While this might not be that useful for most folks, it’s always good to hear about someone fixing something as opposed to just tossing it… John sent in his how to on fixing a burned-up Durabrand PVS-1960 portable DVD player – Link.
Tony has a great Xbox controller controller project! – “What is this? It’s a system that will allow basically anything that can talk udp to control an Xbox. Why would you want to do this? I have no idea. I have my reasons, maybe you have some too. How this works: The XBOX buttons are […]
Here’s a really well put together video of how to transmit sound using a laser – [via] Link. Related: HOW TO – Transmit audio with a laser pen – Link.
Zengineer used one of those paper/letter holders to make a quick and dirty laptop stand – “I find myself using my laptop for long periods of time. I also notice that I am slouching when I use my notebook as it forces me to bend my neck to look downwards. Heres a simple notebook stand […]
About a year ago we started sending MAKE sample PDFs through iTunes, we were hoping it would catch on and eventually become another way to distribute eBooks – and now there are a couple more, so maybe it will start to happen — Wikinews print edition and Rick Steve’s audio tours – [via] Link. I […]
Soapy writes – “Cordless DECT phones are great, but mostly don’t let you type two handed without breaking your neck! Headset ones cost upwards of $70, and don’t even have a dial pad! So I took a spare and upgraded it.” – Link.
Randofo writes – “How to hack a USB keyboard or any keyboard for that matter. Send inputs into the computer without a pesky microcontroller. Once you have a hacked keyboard you can use it for a number of functions and attach a number of different types of switches. You can build your own typewriter keyboard […]
