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Greg writes “Have you ever been playing an xbox game, and feel the rumble in your hands, and think to yourself, “It sure would be cool to have a rumble pack in a mouse”. My friend thought this, and he proceeded to make the very first Rumble Mouse…” Greg made a USB version, here’s how he did it – Link.
Here’s another book on my list to pick up. “Whether you’re just discovering Tetris or you’ve been a Pong junkie since puberty, Chris Kohler’s Retro Gaming Hacks is your indispensable new guide to classic games. Kohler has compiled the how-to information that used to take weeks of web surfing to find and presents it in highly readable Hacks style. Serving up 85 hard-nosed hacks for reviving the classic games, including tips on hacking ancient hardware, home-brewing classic software, and adapting today’s equipment for retro games, Retro Gaming Hacks hands you the joystick” Link. (O’Reilly also publishes MAKE).
Handy guide for the home automation Makers…“Home automation systems that are a step beyond your basic “X-10″ light control usually consist of a mechanism for controlling and monitoring digital input and output modules. These systems may include an Ocelot with SECU16(I) and/or RLY8-XA expansion units, Caddx Security Systems, Elk M1 Gold Systems, JDS Stargate and others. Their basic functionality of simple, digital inputs and outputs serves most automation and security purposes.” Link.
Jack writes “When I saw the post on the Make Blog about the guy who built an Operation game costume, I decided I could do a better job. So, I did. And I wrote up complete instructions, with pictures, to prove it.” Link. I think he should connect it to a cell phone and allow anyone to zap him via the web…
The dead tree version is always better than the digital version. Except when it isn’t.
The marvels of 21st century technology have made me look at my microwave, toaster, and yard sprinkler with disdain.
A small family farm in Mexico will go under due to drought conditions and you decide to help.
