Snoil – Snake game with Ferrofluid
Martin writes – “Snake game which is rendered on a Ferrofluid display. User controls the game by tilting the game box to make the snake change direction.” – Link.
Technology
HOW TO – Rackmount your gear for cheap
Will’s DIY rackmount how-to on Engadget – “Our simple network rack is an easy project that can really clean up a home network installation. Just a few square feet of floor space now keeps our cable modem firewall, Ethernet switch, server, wireless AP, KVM, monitor, keyboard and UPS neatly tucked away — in a (decently […]
Recording Electroplankton
Here’s a little recording test using a Nintendo DS lite, Griffin PSP headphone splitter and the Japanese version of Electroplankton – click here to listen (MP3)….
Alka-Seltzer Rocket
Dan sent in this fun how-to on Steve Spangler Science on building an Alka-Seltzer rocket – “What happens when you have a build-up of gas? Don’t answer that question! The gas in question is carbon dioxide and the explosion is nothing short of fun. Warning: It’s impossible to do this activity just once. It is […]
HOW TO – Make a motion detector for your computer
Josh writes – “Motion detectors typically have 4 wire connections. 2 for DC power and 2 for telling you if the circuit is open or closed. Most motion detectors will be a normally open circuit. But check it out with a multimeter. Now you can plug in your mouse to your computer and when someone […]
HOW TO – Artistic designs on compact discs
Newoz writes – “Having a lot of CDs around with only a few words labeled on a silver faceplate is painful for the eyes. I have come up with an idea, for the last 2 years, of making your own CD cover by using only a few tools, a walkman, a couple of water-based or […]
Mobile repeater and mesh node
Mattw writes – “What happens when the grid breaks? Communications need to be restored. After Hurricane Katrina hit, BellSouth announced that it would take 3 months to restore phone lines. Volunteers using WiFi gear were able to connect churches and community centers within the first weeks and within three days of setting up an asterisk […]
