Here’s a DIY X-ray Machine from The Scientific American Book of Projects for The Amateur Scientist (1960) – “From an old radio tube, some copper wire, and other inexpensive materials — total cost: roughly $20 — you can construct an X-ray machine that will make good pictures through an inch of wood.” – Link. Previous: […]
Chris writes – “This is an homemade controller for arcade emulator MAME using the “Keyboard Hack” technic. (more infos on the great BYOAC wiki) It plugs on the keyboard PS/2 connector of the computer. Cost approximately 50.00 USD to make.” – Link. More: MAME projects, cabinets and how-tos – Link.
Metal Gear, Duck Hunt, Excitebike & Bionic Commando screenshots – all made with LEGO… [via] – Link. More: Blockheads – LEGO: the ultimate prototyping material. Seriously. MAKE 02 – Page 36 (log in to view). LEGO projects, articles and how-tos – Link. LEGO archives – Link.
Pictures and history of the Chaos Computer – “The computer described on these pages was started in 1977 with the gift of a Signetics 2650 microprocessor by Mullard. Attempts during the previous year to order an Intel 8008 and a 2650 from Farnell had all proved impossible, and this 2650 processor was finally obtained after […]
Nate writes – “For your altoids tin mod coverage, here’s a different take … a step-by-step descriptions of the components you’ll need (and how to put them all together) for altoid’s tin-sized survival kit that’ll keep you alive if you’re ever lost in the woods. Or stranded in an airport security check line. “ – […]
Notwen has a ton of really interesting Maker-made Apple Newton accessories – serial, lights, audio, iPod connecting, keyboards and some experimental ideas too… thanks L.W.! – Link.
Oh yah, this is the stuff – a collection of user interfaces from Macs and PCs starting from 1984 – [via] – Link. Update: The screenshots in the link aren’t that accurate – this site is better – Link. Thanks MAKE reader EveryoneLovesIt.
