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Jakob has a handy guide on (re)using the Nokia cell phone LCD screens for projects, he writes – “Many old Nokia cellular phones have graphical LCDs based on the PCD8544 controller. These are perfect for various electronic projects with microcontrollers. The interface is a two-wire serial type (clock and data), and some additional signals. The […]
One of the things that’s not so cool about the new Sidekick III is the lack of customization (for example you can’t use your own MP3s as ring tones) – but here’s how to change some of the backgrounds, icons, sounds and splash screens by making a “themes” folder and using a text file / […]
Here’s a 30 minute video how-to on making an alien fossil computer mouse – just need an old mouse, a toy skeleton, paint and a dremel tool – [via] – Link.
We’ve had a good run of bicycle how-tos, mods, hacks and projects lately on MAKE – so here’s a new tool that you can use to plot and share your bike routes, you can even download the .GPX (GPS Exchange Format) files – [via] – Link.
This is pretty neat, a free game that’s like Guitar Hero, but you strap on a keyboard to play (versions for Win and Linux) – video [via] – Link. Related: Wireless Guitar hero PS2 controller mod – Link. Guitar hero sample sequencer – Link.
Simple DIY Cup holder cell phone mount using an angle brace, 3 neoprene washers, threaded rod, some cable ties / adhesive, belt clip, two wing nuts, cup holder and plaster of paris – Link.
Bryant Baker’s Skeleton case, made of copper tubing [via] – Link.
