OBEY Apple Macbook
Here’s a cool OBEY laptop etched freshly today! I also saw that there was an auction of a real Shepard Fairey laptop too.
Computers & Mobile
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for digital gadgetry, open code, smart hacks, and more. Processing power to the people!
Phun physics program
Phun is a 2D “physics sandbox,” a program created by a Swedish CompSci major as his Master of Science thesis. It’s way cool; a great way for kids (of all ages) to learn physics concepts. It’s available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Phun
XP on the OLPC
Here’s a video of the OLPC running XP, it’s from Microsoft – looks like the OLPC might be a win based system now via Engadget – post up in the comments with your opinions!
Using a computer’s Display Data Channel as a no-cost I2C interface
My fellow Dorkbot DC-er Justin Sabe sent me this one. The title of the project page pretty much explains it: The 25¢ I2C Adapter: an Inexpensive Method of Interfacing I2C Devices with Personal Computers by Leveraging the Existing Display Data Channel (DDC)
WorldWide Telescope
Microsoft’s WorldWide Telescope is out… I’m going to install it soon and compare it to Google’s “Sky” and Starry Night — if you’ve already done so, post up in the comments!
Tiny scope gives the mini a run for its money
This “tiny” oscilloscope rescued from a yard sale, was rebuilt with a 1-inch diameter Mullard DH3-91 CRT. Check out the nicely compiled details of its refurbishment at the link below. TinyScope
Arduino-Python 4-Axis Servo Control
This could be a great starting point for a motion control system or a DIY simulator. The movement of the servos is very smooth, and they can all be controlled simultaneously and independently. The website has all the code needed for the build and a nice video of it in action. This tutorial will describe […]
