HOW TO – Build wireless speakers from RF headphones
Fabienne Serriere on Engadget has a clever how to on turning an old pair of headphones into low-power rechargeable wireless speakers. Link.
Music
Take your creations beyond the workshop and onto the stage with diy music instruments! Let us show you how these creations range from simple, basic setups that produce beautiful sounds to more complex projects that require a greater level of engineering knowledge. With these tutorials and examples, we’ll guide you on this journey to make your own musical instrument for experimental, artistic or everyday use – so whether you’re starting out new or a seasoned sound creator, come explore the wonderful world of making your own music.
Linux MP3 Juke Box LCD screen?
Zor0 writes – “I built this MP3 juke box a while ago and i’m looking for a way to add a small screen to it, preferably a small lcd that can show a few lines of text. I’ve seen several things on the make blog recently about interfacing these types of screens with microcontrollers, does […]
Cheap hackable synth kit – $99
Tom writes – “eBay item #7364494285 looks like a fantastic bargain, and perfect for someone (like me) who likes the idea of building a DIY synth, but doesn’t really want to learn how to do major soldering.” Link.
Make paper CD cases
Andrew writes – “Looks like this site has been around a few years, but I just found it while searching for an easy way to print some cd covers. There’s a form you fill out with all your cd info, and you can choose to print either an origami-style paper cd case, or a standard […]
Wearable motion capture MIDI controller
Make music as you walk, dance, run around – “…a unique performance instrument for motion-capture midi control, featuring extensive customization to enable a wide range of musical and visual applications. Setup and operation is simple, intuitive and quick. The suit is modeled on the human skeletal form using rotational sensors placed on the joints. The […]
Using MP3 players as internet banking authentication
‘One-Time-Password MP3 Scratch Tracks’ is a free software that ports Entrust IdentityGuard Grid Cards into MP3 audio tracks and converts generic MP3 Players into a FFIEC-compliant Internet Banking Authentication Token. Thanks Tea Vui! Link.
Convert vinyl records to MP3s…
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Voxphoto writes – “Another view of the nifty phono-to-USB pod I reviewed in MAKE #05 (“Toolbox” section). The price is only $60 at B&H ….but every time they get some in stock, they sell out immediately.” Link.
