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Colin writes – “Linux Infrared Remote Control (LIRC) allows you to use inexpensive hardware to control your Linux PC with a TV remote control. Why would you want to control your PC with a TV remote control? A number of reasons are possible, the most obvious being MythTV, which I wrote about earlier for LJ.com. […]
Mikey writes – “What if you could control the intensity of a nearby fire while jumping on a trampoline? Sounds dangerous right? It might help if a RFID reader were included to require sign in by someone who knows how to deal with such a device. This project is a complete misuse of common backyard […]
Peter writes – “A custom builder assembled a home-grown MIDI controller for Thomas Dolby by retrofitting some old equipment (with fantastic knobs and dials and things) with MIDI transmission capability. Dolby can actually play software instruments by adjusting the huge knobs. Should inspire DIYers to scrounge around for old gear.” – Link. Photos here – […]
Ken writes – “Saw your post on the blog about making ferrofluid. If you want to use the stuff with kids, here’s a safer (cleaner too, no oil) version as well as some background information.” – Link. The videos are great. Previous: Make your own Ferrofluid – Link.
Gfixler writes – “27 3/4″ clear acrylic cubes are drilled with 108 3/16″ holes, fitted with 108 D32 neodymium disc magnets with proper polarities facing out from each, and assembled into a size-matched magnetic version of the original Rubik’s Cube.” – Link.
Peter writes – “The Monome is a new music interface with LCD-backlit pads, a USB interface that transmits OSC and MIDI data to a computer, and — here’s the unusual part — open source, hackable firmware and software interface. Touch the pads, and you can use this as a step-sequencer and remix tool (as in […]
Here’s how to make a generator from a lot of old hard drives and a drill press – [via] – Link.
