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How to Hack a Talking Chewbacca Mask

How to Hack a Talking Chewbacca Mask

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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John Park replaces the fixed audio chip on his Chewie mask with a programmable one. Hilarity ensues.

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Lego Video Card Looks Like the Real Thing

Lego Video Card Looks Like the Real Thing

By John Baichtal

John Baichtal

My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys. @johnbaichtal nerdage.net

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Lego builder Nick V built this sweet video card — “the PowerBuild IRON HD” with a 64-bit ABS drive! This is part of the Iron Builder competition where Lego builders compete against each other to build the most amazing models.

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