Absurd iPhone Accessories on Thingiverse
Makerbot and Thingiverse just cosponsored a contest to design the most absurd 3D printable iPhone accessory! Check out a few of our favorite entries!
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Bluetooth 4.0 from Arduino to iPhone: No Jailbreaking, No MFi?
We’ve long been able to get Arduino and Android to talk to each other over Bluetooth (for example, see the Android Controlled 3D Printed Slalombot), but doing that with an iOS device has required you to be enrolled in Apple’s MFi program or you to jailbreak your device. That seems to have changed with the […]
Custom iPhone Case from an Audio Clip
Looking for a truly unique iPhone case, but would rather forego a trip to Etsy? Take a look at the latest Shapeways and Sound Cloud collaboration: The Vibe.
Tool Review: iSesamo Opening Tool
“Spudger” is a word well on its way into the limelight. Originally, “spudger” seems to have referred to a particular, fairly specialized implement described by Wikipedia as “a wiring tool used for poking or adjusting small wires or components, generally in the electronics and telecommunications industries.” But these days, “spudger” seems to be more commonly […]
WWII Air Raid Siren Speaker Conversion
Listen to your iPhone loud and clear with this vintage WWII era air raid siren conversion. Austin’s Chase and Scout preserved the speaker’s industrial vibe while updating it for modern playback. You can connect pretty much anything with a standard 1/8″ headphone jack to the recessed amplifier and 6″ powered speaker for a unique listening […]
Wall Mount Retro iPhone Handset
We’ve covered North Carolina maker Scott Freeland‘s work before. His retro-futuristic hand-cast urethane iRetrophone docs are streamlined and functional with a touch of old world craftsmanship and polish. If you don’t have the counter space for the traditional tabletop model, you might find the wall mount version a more convenient option. [via iPhone Savior]
Enhance iPhone Macro Shots with 8x Lens
The current iPhone takes a pretty decent macro shot to begin with. If you’re looking to go beyond what you get out-of-box, take a look at the 8x macro lens from Westchester, IL area Etsy user Chris Ferguson.
