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The PSP homebrew community seems to have a potential way to run code on a PSP using a TIFF overflow (again) on the new firmware versions of the PSP (2.50). While there isn’t a downgrader or homebrew applications, this is how it usually starts and hopefully we’ll see some more examples soon. It would be wonderful if Sony would just let folks download a SDK instead, right? [via] Link.
Latest episode of Hak.5! “In this episode of Hak.5 Wess builds a mini arcade cabinet for under $100, Harrison attacks SSL with Whoppix, Darren defends himself by setting up a VPN server on XP, and Jon Harrison’s take on buffer overflows with beer.” Thanks Kim! Link.
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A little late for Halloween, but an excellent project to check out – Ben writes “I built a walking APU robot (from the Matrix) costume from PVC. It’s constructed so that it looks like I’m being carried by a robot, and is apparently convincing looking enough that a bunch of people kept asking me who was underneath, or how it was powered.” Link.
This appears to be a LEGO 3D milling machine / CNC router. The site has photos of the specific X, Y and Z motors – along with an example of a 3D part being milled out. There are not a lot of details, but it’s really impressive – is there anything LEGOs can’t do? Thanks Karel! Link.
We’ve covered some of the LEGO software, but it’s always worth another looksie, it appears LEGO has added more resources for designing your own LEGO bot – JBB writes “Lego factory A boon to lego robot builders, the lego factory lets you build a virtual model of your unique lego structure and order those blocks as a custom set. Add your robot’s sensors and other such items, and you’ve got a beautiful custom robot.” Link.
Jamie writes “We had another Halloween party at the Casa this year, and somehow a flash of inspiration hit me when I was thinking about decorations: polystyrene foam balls painted like jack-o-lanterns, on christmas lights.” Link.
Here are some LEGO man jewelry from Plastic Bat Jewelry – one set is a LEGO man head dangling from earrings, the other is a pretty nice bracelet complete with blocks and a full size LEGO dude. If you’re a crafty-maker type, you could likely make these on your own too. [
