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For some reason we seem to be stuck on the latest handset or tablet and can’t quite seem to break free of the allure of the $500 gewgaw. What happens when you want to read the morning news and aren’t quite satisfied with the handheld screen size? Well, if you’re like Martin Drashkov, you’ll grab some off-the-shelf components and cobble together a proof-of-concept and call it the Android MegaPad.
A group from the Technical University of Denmark cobbled together a portable EEG using an Emotiv EPOC neuroheadset, a wireless dongle, and a Nokia N900 smartphone. Using custom software, the unit will render a real-time OpenGL representation of live data from the headset.
Interesting milestone in open-source 3D printing over at Thingiverse: User crank has published a freely-downloadable magazine for the ubiquitous AR-15 rifle. As downloaded, crank’s magazine only holds five rounds, but a person with basic 3D modelling skills could modify it with little difficulty to produce a “high-capacity” magazine. I’m not sure what the current state of law on magazine size limits is, but prior to the sunset of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban (Wikipedia) in 2004, manufacture of an AR-15 magazine with a capacity of more than 10 rounds was an offense.
Highlights from the Flickr pool this week include some great shots from World Maker Faire New York, a fantastic R/C flying wing silhouetted against the sunset, a ladder made from welded rebar, and more! Check it out!
By Nick Raymond, Make: Labs Engineering Intern The Rii Mini i6 2nd 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard + Universal Remote Control is a nifty gadget that brings organizations and tranquility to your barrage of remotes and controllers. Not only does it work as a universal remote for your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD player, and stereo, but it […]
We are thrilled to announce the release of the World Maker Faire event app, put together by Xomo Digital and some of O’Reilly’s finest. The app is sponsored by HP’s Hacking Autism Initiative. As Maker Faires get bigger, with more to see and do, and more makers to connect with, a good organizing tool is […]
Danish art collective Illutron, who we mentioned earlier this week, has another video showing a cool project that might be described as mated geocache boxes that direct participants to find the other box. As fun as this project is, even better is the strategy on Sony-Ericsson‘s part to create a buzz by giving hackers toys […]
