Robot dance party (testing video)…
Get down on it, a robot dance party.
Technology
HOW TO- Re-surfacing CDs so they work again
Germanpickle writes – “A simple way to remove scratches from a cd so you can get your data back off the disc again.” – Link. I’ve seen this tip before and it seems to work.
CalCars.org to modify Toyota Prius to “plug-in” hybrid at Maker Faire
Our pals as CalCars.org are going to hack up Prius at the Maker Faire! – “Over two days, CalCars engineers, along with a cadre of volunteers, will build and install a battery pack and make hardware and software adjustments to the stock Toyota Prius. The finished “PRIUS+” will drive back to Seattle, Washington after the […]
MythTV on Mac x86
If you have an Intel Mac the free open source media system, MythTV, looks like it’s coming along – details and downloads on the project wiki [via] Link. Related: Other MythTV projects – Link.
HOW TO – Make magnetic refrigerator lights
Sockmaster writes – “Turn your fridge into a canvas for LED art. Any passerby can place and relocate the magnetic LEDs any way they wish to create illuminated pictures and messages. It’s great for high traffic kitchens and It’s fun for kids and adults alike.” – Link.
Restoring a Pac-Man cocktail arcade machine
Great overview of restore log of a Pac-Man cocktail machine, Bryan writes – “Starting from May 2000 to July 2000, I slowly started restoring the machine. The first thing I did was fix the test switch- it was wired wrong. After that, I sent out the control panels and coin door for powder coating, purchased […]
HOW TO – Make an earthquake detector
Jochen writes – “Let me admit at the outset that due to a scandalous absence of earthquakes in Northern Ireland this project has never been tested on any meaningful earth-movement whatsoever. However, the setup is sensitive enough to detect passing cars, bad-tempered neighbours slamming doors 10 metres away and pile drivers at a distance of […]
