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.
DIY Projects
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)….
Send some stuff to space…
Masten Space Systems is taking sub-orbital payload orders – “We have officially begun taking payload slot orders. Payloads are generally sold in 1 kilogram increments at $250 per kilo. For those that want a standardized form factor we are offering CanSat flights. A CanSat is the same size as a standard 12 oz soda can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tiny Nixie clock
Joevennix writes – “Here’s a tiny, Nixie Clock, originally to be fit in an altoids tin.” – Link. Related: Other Nixie Tube projects – Link.
