Simulating Phase Shifter Pedals in Software…
Peter writes “In response to the earlier post, I’ve heard back from people who are using circuit simulation software to create highly accurate models of physical circuitry in software. The folks at Audio Damage use the free SPICE model and software to produce audio/music plug-ins like an upcoming bi-phase effects pedal model. That’s not the only geeky tool out there that’s useful for music: an add-on for MatLab lets you visualize MIDI music files.” Link.
Holly writes: “Step by step instructions on making a batch of hard apple cider, from picking fruit through bottling and adding letterpressed labels.” 
Bonlebon writes in about the arcade cabinet he built – “My Mame cabinet, the Procrastination Station. Time from deciding to do it until finished project: about 6 months. Money spent: way too much. It was a lot of fun though. I still have a few things to finish up, but it’s definately playable.” Nice work! 
Matt writes “My short how-to on making a doorstop form pvc pipe. I like to think of pvc pipe as the modern day erector set….an old house and the inherent settling which may and does occur; our floors and doorframes aren’t exactly level or square. This being the case my office door has a tendency of closing on its own ever so slowly. While I have done my best at making adjustments to the hinge locations it still wants to close. Now I could buy a doorstop at my local home improvement mega-store but what would be the fun in that? Hence my homemade pvc doorstop.” 
Here’s a great how to for simple bot “The following article will show you how to build a simple robot, called “The Beetle Robot”. It’s great for beginners and easy to do. Most of the components can be bought for much cheaper at Digi-Key, Jameco, or similar. At Solarbotics you can find the dual AA battery holder and the Mabuchi motor. You can find these components at any good electronic store.” Thanks William! 
Alex writes “There was a Videopac 7400 with a broken power switch in the attic. Next to it was a NES which only life sign was a blinking power led and blinking screen. These would be my two victims: I would try to fit the Videopac inside the NES-case. Not hindered by any technical skills whatsoever and with a newly acquired dremel-clone, I made a start.” 
