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Not sure if this is a good idea or not. This guy added Velcro to the bottom of his notebook PC and the edge of the power supply unit to create a simple stand. There are obvious issues with the high heat of many power bricks and the shortening of the power cord by half. […]
The WolframTones algorithmic composition generator creates a new multi-instrument sequence with every click – WolframTones works by taking simple programs from Wolfram’s computational universe, and using music theory and Mathematica algorithms to render them as music. Includes options for style, instrumentation, pitch and time controls – you can even email each piece as a MIDI […]
This is just dying for a remake: German company Reinda is selling this bag designed specifically for toting your iMac around. It fits around the base, leaving it exposed, and has spaces for keyboard and mouse. Hey, the thing doesn’t weigh too much more than a 17″ laptop, anyway. Via Cool Hunting.
Here’s a nice how-to on building a basic OLED wrist watch modeled after the real (analog) version. Lots of nice details here including the PCB designs and info about the ARM7 processor driven circuit. Check out the details at the link below along with some bonus info about a Guitar hero whammy bar mod this […]
Here’s a pretty cool tutorial on how to mod a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 to use as a mini telescope to monitor the stars and take pictures (aka “astro imaging”) of the view. Check out the step by step instructions at the link below. Instructions for Converting Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 for Telescope Use
The “Windows Washing Machine” is a kinetic sculpture constructed out of a standard personal computer, an electronic can-opener, an aluminum frame and two large road bricks. The computer is set to rotate itselt 360 degrees and software instructs the windows, buttons, and scrollbars on the screen to react accordingly to the gravitational pull of the […]
On Hackszine, Jason wrtites: Every GSM cellphone user is familiar with the annoying Bzzzhtzttt noises that tend to emanate from random electronics anywhere you take your device. The iPhone is no exception, but the problem is exacerbated since most people have it sitting on their desk with a speaker close by playing music at reasonable […]
