HP Scanjet5 upgrade
Chrwei writes “Upgrade a HP Scanjet5 network scanner with a min-itx system and GNU/Linux in order to gain faster processing speed and add more utility such as document management and file storage and server.” – Link.
DIY Projects
HOW TO – Print color images on to wood
Radiorental writes “Based on the letter tiles instructable you can make any number of objects from key fobs, jigsaw puzzles. Most applications require nothing more than sealing the image with some varnish which also helps the colours stand out. However in this instructable I show an alternative method of ‘printing’ an image on to wood […]
LED Throwie Talkie
PCunning writes “During the 2006 Maker Fair the Graffiti Research Lab was demoing their LED Throwies and Pat & Ward Cunningham were demonstrating Cybords. While talking someone made a comment about wanting to give the Throwies a voice. Ward & Pat took a simple ATtiny45 chip and added it to the mix to give the […]
HOW TO – Make a camera attachment to take 3D Anaglyph Photos!
Gibbon writes “This device lets you take 3D anaglyph photos and movies with an ordinary camera. The parts cost about $30. It’s pretty simple to build and you don’t need any special softare or camera equipment. Please let me know if you have any improvements on this design.” – Link.
HOW TO – Make Polaroid X-ray Radiographs
Rob writes in with how to make radiographs on Polaroid film – “The neat discovery is not that you can buy x-ray machines off eBay. The neat discovery is that you can use Polaroid film to image x-rays!” That pretty much says it all. “ – Link.
Create a personalized CD/DVD cover
A Make reader writes in with a Flickr based CD/DVD cover maker – “Use your digital photographs to make a personalized CD or DVD cover and a lot more. Just choose a photo, add some text (like a playlist or a note or a dedication), and follow the simple printing and folding instructions. Amaze your […]
The Four Mile Island Icebox
Bf5man writes “Here’s a homemade and low tech refrigerator without moving parts. Would be cool for a cabin without electricity.” – Link.