Messing Around With the PolyCast5 Hacker Multitool
PolyCast5 is an everything remote hacker multitool. Use it responsibly.
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This Steampunk Remote Controls the Radio with Style
When you pick up the remote control to your stereo, are you pleased with how it looks? Most of us don’t put much thought into it, because they’re typically so bland that they’re nearly invisible. Michael Greensmith (@Bricabracwizard) wanted to take a different approach. “I wanted a remote control that’s so fun to use and would […]
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Snow Monitoring Scale
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Turn Your iOS Device into a DSLR Remote
The iPhone Guru posted this how-to on making your own infrared transmitter so that you can use your iOS device (such as iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad) as a remote control for your DSLR. This hack is a quick one and you may even have the required components already. On the software side, you’ll need […]
Remote control for a personal computer
Need remote access to your computer from time to time, but don’t want to leave it on and wasting power?
Android controlled Bluetooth lamp
Smartphones are great remotes. Check out this lightweight Bluetooth enabled novelty lamp mod by Bitartist. Tricked out with a AVRtiny2313 and Bluetooth module, you can turn the lamp on and off via a mobile app. It will also perform double duty by notifying you of incoming calls.
Control your camera flash with a TV remote
Like using off-camera flash units for your photography, but tired of having to walk over to them to adjust the flash power?