A nice USB to Serial Converter that you can build in your projects instead of using standalone external converters.

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Sylvain submitted his latest project: a geiger counter with a USB interface. Thanks for sharing your nice project!

USB Geiger Counter [link]

This is a project that will surely please guitarists, singers, or any other musicians that play on stage. Basically, you gut out a USB keyboard, keeping only the electronics and you build a pedal that you map to specific keys. This allows you to either scroll down a document (partitions, tablatures, lyrics, etc.) or even control a slide show or audio software.

USB page turner pedal for musicians [link][via]

What to do when the global stock of instant film has been depleted? Turn your old Polaroid camera into a web cam! Re-purposing this cultural icon (is it the theme of the week?) is a great idea, bringing this classic design into the 21st century. A great gift idea too.

Long live the Polaroid Webcam [link]

I altered the time stamp so this post shows up yesterday, because I was out having a nice dinner with friends instead of writing this entry. Hope you won’t mind.

Turn a Nintendo NES controller into a retro USB flash drive that’s also a cultural icon. Now, why didn’t I think of this?

NES Controller USB Flash Drive [link]

This simple project shows you how to drive a RGB LED with a PIC. Interesting, colorful, and expandable. With a little work, you can replicate the Ford Focus’ best feature with this: its configurable interior lighting.

How to drive a RGB LED with a PIC [link][via]

The Eee PC is a popular low-cost super-portable computer, which is perfect for sweet hacks and modifications. Here’s a bunch of mods you can do on your Eee PC. To name a few: USB Hub, GPS w/antenna, flash drive, FM transmitter, etc.

Giant collection of Eee PC internal upgrades [via][vial][link]