Take a look at this unique project that utilizes a few remote controlled Hex Bugs. By adding a computer, an IR Toy and also an Arduino Jim Choate has built a method to incorporate voice control to these awesome tiny bug toys. The voice instructions are recognized by customized software running on the computer that [...]
08 Jan
Glen Johnson developed this unique Frankenkindle to assist his sister who has cerebral palsy. It utilizes various controls that were taken from another gadget which has large easy to press keys. Keys on the added keypad are actually created to activate macros which execute functions on the Kindle Fire. Rumours of a Kindle Fire 2 launching in [...]
06 Jan
[Kubbur87] created basic steps to changing the Non-touch Kindle 4 screensavers with your own personal photos. We’ve actually witnessed a method to eliminate the Special Offers banners from the latest model of Kindle Hardware, this particular crack allows you to utilize your personal 600×800 Portable Network Graphics (. png) file instead of the graphics forced [...]
24 Dec
Turn your old LCD monitor into a privacy monitor! The cool thing with this privacy monitor is that it looks all white to everybody except you, because you are wearing a “special” glass! [Instructables] member [Dimovi] shares this great idea using the following materials: An LCD monitor of course Single use 3D glasses from the movie theater [...]
22 Dec
Yoonjo Choi has created a modernized typewriter by adding force sensors and monitor connectivity, so that her old photographs can now be flipped quickly through projection. A magical effect is shown every time the old photo displays on the monitor. Whats amazing about this project is that you can only see the photo when you [...]
13 Dec
We all know how expensive tablet cases can be well KevinHaw from Flikr decided to turn his old Mokeskine journal into a case for his new Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet. The Amazon Kindle Fire is an Android tablet powered by Googles Android operating system. The whole process shouldn’t take more then an hour or so. Most [...]
06 Apr
As some of you might have noticed, you can’t dock the iPad when it’s in its protective case. Here’s a simple solution that fixes the problem: use scissors to cut a bit of protective material off the case. Visit JP’s blog for more pictures and precise measurements. [ link to JP's Blog ]
29 Jan
Ryan from New-Zealand is at it again, slowly turning his home into Bill Gate’s mansion with video screens everywhere. This time, he hacked a picture frame into a video monitor displaying the live image from a webcam. Have a peek.
27 Jan
Ryan from New-Zealand send us a nice writeup about his custom-made kitchen computer that apparently made his wife real happy. Check it out. Usual disclaimer: Please remember that as with any project involving mains power, make sure you know what you’re doing and do it safely, or don’t. Also respect your local laws and building code.
08 Dec
Tyler needed a Mac to do some iPhone development. Instead of running to the Apple Store, he recycled a used/broken Macbook and repackaged it in Linksys browser cases. Look it up… [ part 1 ] [ part 2 ] [ part 3 ] [ via ]
by Robert
"The distance is very far. I would have no doubt that you could control it from 100ft -200ft or more. ..."by Storage
"This is my kind of gadget. Whats the range on one of these? It would be ideal to stand at ..."by Manualidades
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15 Jan