This hack shows how to turn Apple’s branded white headphones into black ones in order to fool people into thinking that you are not just part of a worldwide marketing campaign. We like the simplicity of using a Sharpie to color the cables, but we wonder if your skin will when the ink sinks into […]
I think it’s a stretch to say this is how the iPod was invented, regardless – it’s very cool to see this sketch from 30 years ago… Here’s the article from Dailymail…“Apple admit Briton DID invent iPod, but he’s still not getting any money…” via CrunchGear. Apple has finally admitted that a British man who […]
This cool hack shows you how to retool an old 2.5″ QVGA TFT iPod LCD screen in order to use it for another project. Lots of really good info about the pinout connectors of this screen in order to get it up and running in no time. iPod LCD Hacking, via Electronics Lab
The incomparable ladyada tells us: The next version of the Mintyboost is done and documented. This time it’s based on the LT1302 chip instead of the MAX756, which can provide up to 600mA (although I’ve found that with 2xAA’s it doesn’t really go past 450mA). The layout was also improved for better efficiency. The upgrade […]
This hack shows how to create a large iPod remote for the visually impaired by hacking an existing OnStage remote and stuffing it inside a large case with custom buttons. This maker wanted to give his grandfather access to audio books on an iPod but had to fashion his own controller since his grandfather has […]
My friend has been carrying around this empty shell of a Micro Muzak Model 1008 for years with the intention of converting it in to something… someday. Apparently this was used in a university to pump the college station through all the buildings and had long since been left to fall in to ruins. Using […]
Get surprisingly good sound from disposable picnicware with this easy to make and inexpensive Styrofoam Plate Speaker. Thanks go to José Pino for the original article in Make Magazine. To download Styrofoam Plate Speaker MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. Check out the Styrofoam Plate Speaker article MAKE 12 “Styrofoam Plate Speaker” & You […]
