Self-loading Lego dice tower
Really cool Gizmo from YouTuber skadar. Even cooler that it’s built from Lego elements. Kind of puts the Pop-O-Matic to shame.
Gaming
Kinect talking to Flash via Node.js
Wouldn’t it be cool to use a Kinect to interact with that fancy rich user interface you just whipped up in Flash? Well, prepare to be stoked. Interactive agency BLITZ has got you covered. Check out their demo video above. Word has it that they’ll be dropping source code today.
Fallout 3 replica helmet
Pretty impressive replica prop work from Josh Jay, posted by his buddy Chris Bartlett. Josh started with a folded-paper model. Detailed construction pics are available in Josh’s Facebook photo set. [via Gizmodo]
Kinect with Scratch
Kinect hacker Stephen Howell has been hard at work producing a number of short demonstrations showing the possibilities of using the Scratch visual programming language with a Microsoft Kinect controller. How-to and examples are available on his site.
PS3 Root Key Found – is the Sony PS3 forever hacked?
Awhile ago, Sony removed the Linux support for the PS3 and recently the “root key” was posted online and it seems like it’s hacked for good, there’s a great post on reddit by defyallodds… When Sony creates a newer hardware revision with a different metldr key, they would have to issue 2 different firmware updates: […]
Pier Solar and the Great Architects homebrew games for retired consoles
Pier Solar and the Great Architects homebrew games for retired consoles… Pier Solar and the Great Architects is a 16-bit role playing game for the Sega Mega Drive, released in December 2010 by WaterMelon Co. The game optionally utilizes the Mega-CD expansion device to enhance its audio capabilities. Development of the game began on June […]
Antique mechanical dice
Dug North spotted this gem in a recent (and now unfortunately closed) eBay listing. Would love to hear what it sounds like when you pull the lever.
