Make Fest @ O’Reilly Emerging Technology conference (more photos)
More photos from the MAKE fest at Etech from hardware hacker Joe Grand – Link.
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DIY PVR and HDTV hacked into a 1952 Philips TV console
Erik writes – “Homebrew PVR and HDTV hacked into a 1952 Philips TV console.” – Link.
PSP “Flash” (SWF) player source released
Pikoro on PSPhacks.net writes – “Just wanted to let everyone know that we have released the source code for the PSP Flash Player.The source is available at dev.psphacks.net. 71M is preparing a step by step on how to compile the player from source (it’s pretty tricky), and it will be available in this forum.” – […]
Robot media hub
PC Magazine has some details on a new product I plan to take apart – “WowWee’s next major robot innovation doesn’t walk, roll, make disgusting noises or dance, but SCOTY (for Smart Companion Operating Technology) will greet you, read your e-mail aloud, watch your home, and even play your music. All while moving little more […]
DIY Xbox 360 handsfree headset
Here’s a neat idea take those Bluetooth headsets with Xbox controllers so you can have a hands free headset – [via] Link. Related: Other Xbox 360 hacks, mods and projects – Link.
Rube Goldberg contest
I spotted this on Bill Gurstelle’s Notes from the Technology Underground site – looks like a fun contest! Rube Goldberg Contest What is the competition? Inspired by cartoonist Rube Goldberg, college students nationwide compete to design a machine that uses the most complex process to complete a simple task – put a stamp on an […]
TI MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers (free)
George writes –“Twenty bucks for a USB MCU development board is sweet to start with but now TI is giving them away (and lunch too)! “FREE eZ430-F2013! Register and attend 430 Day, a free three-hour “lunch and learn” and receive a FREE eZ430-F2013. The session includes an overview, updates and eZ430 technical demonstrations. Lunch will […]
