Thank [J. Peterson] for this one. Kits don’t usually end up as the daily post on Hackaday, but the altair was one of the first ‘personal computers’ – and this guy’s put together a new kit version. Wow. [The latest kit went on ebay for $1750...]… Read the rest
Return of the Altair
November 25, 2006 By 13 Comments
Post-thx giving extra
November 24, 2006 By 8 Comments
I’m hanging out with relatives, enjoying the holiday, but I can’t forget you guys. I’ve finally got a chance to announce some more prizes for the Design Challenge.
In addition to fbz’s hackaday ipod nano, MAKE put up one of their MAKE controllers and one of their Daisy MP3 player kits. The controller looks pretty sweet, servo interfaces, USB, … Read the rest
Happy Thxgiving – DSmidiwifi
November 23, 2006 By 13 Comments
[Tom] pointed out this nintendo DS midi wifi hack demo. [0xtob] and [therain] put on a demo of using a ds as a midi device. Check out the video. The two most interesting applications demo’ed: [to me] The kaos pad app and using the DS as a midi playback device. [I wonder how long until we see a DS orchestra. … Read the rest
Wii don’t need no stinkin’ sensor bar
November 22, 2006 By 51 Comments
[duff] found this and sent it in. The video demonstrates that the Wii ‘sensor bar’ is just an array of IR leds. The actual sensor is in the remote control – which probably sends data to the Wii via RF. These guys faked the ir signal using a pair of standard remotes. This’ll probably open the door to some controller … Read the rest
DIY HD Projector How-To
November 21, 2006 By 7 Comments
Part 5 of my DIY HD projector How-To is up over on Engadget. I’m still finishing it up, but I should wrap it up in part 6. I’ll probably make a better reflector mount, but the rest of it is coming along nicely.… Read the rest
Tuesday mini-extra
November 21, 2006 By 10 Comments
[Jon] noted that this guy is using his Prius as backup UPS for his house. [It's been around, but's it's worthy.]
If you’re having issues with Eagle for the contest, [weirdguy] suggests this tutorial.
[Lain Sharp] sent in his three blind mice project. This is his version of the 3D mouse. with an AVR to send the … Read the rest
Questions for the podcast / Contest update
November 20, 2006 By 9 Comments
The next podcast is coming… In the meantime, if you want to ask a question in the podcast, record it as a mp3 and email it to podcast [at hackaday dot com]. If you’re wondering, I will do the next edition in mp3 – no more m4a stuff.
Now, to answer a few questions about the Design Challenge.
What kind … Read the rest
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