Various cybernetic limb and organ replacements were recently featured in IEEE's flash demo called The Bionic Body Shop, but we were most interested by the bionic eye and the cochlear implant (we already discussed the featured powered exoskeleton). These are notable for the fact that they are not merely high-tech prosthetic replacements strapped to or worn on the body, but implants that are housed … [Read more...]
Obsolete technology band
June 5, 2008 By 31 Comments
Radiohead held a contest for fans to remix the single Nude from their album In Rainbows. Frontman Thom Yorke mentioned on NPR that the contest was essentially a joke, since the Nude track is recorded at 6/8 timing and 63bpm, much slower than traditionally mixed music. The above video from [James Houston] is one of the most creative entries. Using old computer hardware he has recreated the track in … [Read more...]
HP Color LaserJet 2600n teardown
June 5, 2008 By 10 Comments
In the ongoing quest to find parts for new projects by scavenging old devices, the curiously sane and benevolent team at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories took apart an HP Color LaserJet 2600n. They wanted to see what makes it tick and what parts can be culled from it for later use. … [Read more...]
One handed controller available for pre-order
June 5, 2008 By 5 Comments
You are probably familiar with the work of [Ben Heckendorn]. His latest commercial project, the one handed Access Controller, is now available for pre-order. A well known modder, he has created several unique video game console adaptations including a scratch built one handed Xbox 360 controller. A unique feature of this controller is that it allows you to change the location of the … [Read more...]
Building a MIDIbox SID
June 5, 2008 By 6 Comments
We've discussed MIDIboxes before (and once before that), but we've never really told you what goes into them or how to build one. We'll take you through the process after the break. … [Read more...]
Soft start your flashlight for longer bulb life
June 5, 2008 By 7 Comments
[Reinhard] has a great collection of DIY SCUBA projects. One interesting hack he put together is a soft start circuit to improve the life of the bulb in a flashlight. Despite LEDs getting cheaper, MR16 halogens are dirt cheap and put out some serious lumens. … [Read more...]
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