i get a lot of emails asking how to convert dvds that one owns to a format that can play on other things one owns, like pdas, portable video players, etc… Read the rest
mini-itx bmw pc project
here’s another car hack project which has helped me figuring some stuff as far software and hardware goes, pretty slick stuff and doesn’t cost as much as many of the after-market systems out there. and on a side note, this is way way cooler (and better) than the “ipod your bmw” things apple is pimping.… Read the rest
boost bluetooth… a lot
i’m working on a project where i need to boost bluetooth over 500 feet or so (bluetooth helicopter)–here’s how to do it, with lots of great photos. popular science has it here…and click the read link below for the bluedriving site with the usb and pcmcia hack.… Read the rest
putting xp in your car
besides the usual jokes associated with adding xp to car you’d expect there’s actually quite a bit of cool stuff you can add to a car, here’s a vid of xp, wifi, gps, podcasts and more all in some dude’s car who works for microsoft. on the microsoft campus they have started a “carpc club” i might check it out, … Read the rest
add location data to photos (latitude and longitude)
awhile back i wrote how to take gps data and use that to make satellite maps. well, at least once a week i get an email or instant message asking if there is a way to get gps data in to photos, or out. it seems a lot of people are really interested in this. which is great, imagine … Read the rest
dvd player hack list…
some dvd players actually do allow you the owner to play dvds from multiple regions, what’s a region? well, that means the dvd is from another country. it seems silly to have to pay for a whole new dvd if you already own it, but luckily this site has most of the players and what codes to enter to unlock … Read the rest
opening up an apple pro mouse
i’m planning to add some leds to some mice soon and was looking around for a guide to cracking open an apple pro mouse, and here it is. the upcoming project will add lights to just about any mouse, not that it’s needed, but hey, why not.… Read the rest
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