I’m sure we’ve all thought, hey, wouldn’t it be cool to have a screen overhead while we laid down on a couch or bed. YouTube user dim3m thought so, too, and went on to build an iPad wall mount stand using a VESA TV mount, some acrylic, clipboard clips, some PVC tubing, and a set of cheap speakers for about $40.
Zurich-based Myriad has announced a new tool called J2Android that converts Java MIDlet apps to run on Android.
Touchscreen and computer vision interfaces are slowly starting to replace the traditional game controllers in next generation systems. Today’s Wiimote will be tomorrow’s joystick. Speaking of joysticks, the guys over at Retro Thing are producing some pretty cool classic Atari-style joysticks using clear plastic and a USB interface.
Hardware hacking goddess Jeri Ellsworth has been busy building her own pinball machine from scratch, and with subassemblies she’s cannibalized from other machines. On day three of the build, she runs through what she’s done so far. Can’t wait to see the finished machine. Home Brew Pinball Machine – Day 3
Check out this homebrew accelerometer controlled USB gamepad using a PIC18F2550 from Starlino. You’ll find code and schematics on their site.
Filth Wizardry is a blog for creative moms and their creative kids. It’s filled with fearless and super fun craft ideas for the preschooler set. This project is a DIY version of a popular UK game called Subbuteo. From what I can gather, it’s basically foosball, but without the table! To create it all, the […]
Turning the front of a building (via projections) into a pinball machine. UrbanScreen
