Notes If you've been following along here or on Twitter or Google+ you've no doubt seen the experimenting I've been doing with interfacing a Raspberry Pi in various ways with several retro computers like the Atari 800 and Commodore 64. My first project was using the Raspberry Pi to act as a converter for a USB gamepad to turn it into an Atari 2600 style joystick.Unfurl
NotesSince the Raspberry Pi was just sitting there, and the Amiga lacked (*) a network adapter - why not just connect the dots and get something up and running? I did, and it worked. Here's a quick writeup on what I did - if anyone's interested I can write a more detailed post with all the information I have.Unfurl
NotesI've been noticing more and more consumer gadgets(Phones/MP3 players) are making use of a Mini USB plugs connect to their charger. I figured why not try adding it to my DS Lite. As it turns out it's a fairly straight foward hack as the pinout and spacing are almost identical between the two connectors.Unfurl
NotesThis guide talks about how we selected LCD screens for the Raspberry Pi media panels we are building. A media panel is a new and different class of computing appliance.Unfurl
NotesNovena is the codename for an open computing platform. It is a work in progress, but nearing a point where we think it could be viable for public release. FeedUnfurl
NotesAn Arduino, with its 8-bit 16 MHz microcontroller, will set you back around $20. A microSD card with several gigabytes of memory and a microcontroller with several times the performance could be purchased for a fraction of the price.FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesThe BearDuino is a hardware-hacked Teddy Ruxpinâthe infamous animatronic talking story-time teddy bear unleashed in all its uncanniness on the world in the 1980sâthat has been turned into a kit for use with an Arduino microcontroller, ready for would-be makers to use for good or evil.Unfurl
NotesThis Instructable shows you how to build a four-gang outlet box in which each outlet is controlled via an Arduino (or any other TTL level signals).
It differs from the other relay boxes in that it uses no circuit boards and has very few parts (one chip and 4 relays).Unfurl
NotesI have decided to publish some of my âarchaeologicalâ work from last year on Cy Endfieldâs MicroWriter. The original objective was to produce a cycle-accurate emulator. I do not currently have the free time to complete this project, so I will post my results here for anyone who might care to pick up the torch. Click on some of the images to see the full-resolution version.FeedUnfurl
NotesPirateBox is a self-contained mobile communication and file sharing device. Simply turn it on to transform any space into a free and open communications and file sharing network.Unfurl
NotesAttackers could cause the unit to unexpectedly open/close the lid, activate bidet or air-dry functions, causing discomfort or distress to user.Unfurl
NotesSteve and I had talked about making a tiny arcade machine for his little chibi Street Fighter guys (street fighter guys fighting each other but in their own game â very meta).FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesThis low-resolution memory device packs in just a few bytes of data. But itâs enough to spell out [Michael Kohn's] name. Heâs been experimenting with using paper discs for data storage.FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesI finally dug out that LCD from the mess in my room and got it to work :) . Turns out , its really simple. You dont even need a microcontroller to do it.Unfurl
Notes In order to stop the automatic generation of thumbnails in your photos and movies directories, and also stopping your CPU + hard drive to be used non stop for these tasks for days and days...FeedUnfurl
NotesIf you own a Synology NAS device at home, you know its an incredible machine for the money. However, it likely has a small amount of RAM (mine has 256MB) and that poses a problem. I have found that if you are not using many of the programs (Disk Station, iTunes server, File Station, etcâŠ), you can free up a great deal of RAM by disabling unused services. This gives precious RAM back to processes that can actually use it, and frees up CPU power.Unfurl
NotesThe three models (all of which we use here at Digital Diner) are the Arduino, Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone. We chose these three because they are all readily available, affordable, about the same size (just larger than 2âł x 3âł) and can all be used for creating wonderful digital gadgets. Before we get to the comparison, here is a brief introduction to each one.FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesIâm proud to present my latest creation: The Hammer! The Hammer is a prototype test-your-strength game thatâs an insertable, muscle-controlled, light-up dildo. Update, 1/5/13: The Hammer has been listed as Cracked.comâs #1 Geekiest Sex Toy! Welcome, everyone!Unfurl
Notes In this instructable, you will learn how to transform an old, broken laptop into a nice desktop. This project involves a total rework of the computer case. With this mod, you can give new life to an old laptop.In order to do this, you do not need any advanced craftmanship or tools (but if you have them, they will come handy).Unfurl
NotesCreating a custom launcher for Unity is simple. Quicklists provide an easy and efficient way to quickly access commonly used tasks for a specific application. Unfurl
NotesThe internet really does have everything, and it's all available for download without lifting a finger. A series of helpful scripts, all installable in a few minutes, can transform your computer into an automatic media downloading machine. FeedUnfurl
NotesBy making the Kinect portable, [Mike] et al made the Microsoftâs 3D imaging device much more capable than its present task of computing the volumetric space of the inside of a cabinet. The Reconstructme project allows the Kinect to be used as a hand-held 3D scanner and Kintinuous can be used to create a 3D model of entire houses, buildings, or caves.FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesSharpKeys is a Registry hack that is used to make certain keys on a keyboard act like other keys. For example, if you accidentally hit Caps Lock often, you could use this utility to map Caps Lock to a Shift key or even turn it off completely. This official release includes support for up to 104 mappings, an extensive list of available keys, and a "Type Key" option to help when managing mappings. As it relies on internal support within Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista you must be running one of these OS's for this Registry hack to work.FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesEconomical alternative to original Arduino ethernet shields, allows data rates up to 10 Mbps and is achieved with a traditional assembly components.FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesFrom the moment these LED displays made an appearance on our weekly Ask an Engineer show, comparisons were being made to the DeLorean time circuit from the Back to the Future films. It was a moral imperative then to make a demo! If youâre handy with Arduino and some shop tools, you should be able to pull off something similar (better, even), or adapt the ideas to other projects. This was quickly built in fun, so please donât expect the same level of polish as a finished product tutorial.FeedUnfurl
NotesMatt Mechtley is responsible for this makerâs dream project: getting a classic Nintendo Power Glove to work with custom games by replacing itâs brain with an arduino, implanting an accelerometer for motion detection, and using a bluetooth modem for wireless connectivity. Heâs outdone himself with downloadable code, schematics, this awesome video, and an Instructable to top it off.FeedEmbedUnfurl
NotesPhil Torrone of Adafruit sent me a bag full of maker skill patches. When my 9-year-old daughter came home from school today, her eyes popped out like a Tex Avery wolf. I told her she could have them all, but she has to earn them! Iâll work with her to help her earn the LED patch first.FeedEmbedUnfurl
Notes Presenting the Dymaxion Auto-Matic Buckminster Fuller. It's a retro-futuristic black and white screen mounted into a 1950s (or so) radio chassis, which generates and displays text that American luminary R. Buckminster Fuller might have said if he were a piece of software.FeedUnfurl
NotesCommunicating with a host computer can allow a simple Arduino-based system to gain access to a wide variety of devices and information. Most people link an Arduino to a host using serial communications across a USB connection with custom code running on the host to send information to the Arduino or receive it in return, but giving your Arduino the ability to pretend to be a keyboard or mouse opens up a whole world of possibilities because it means your Arduino can interact with software that was never intended for external control. That could be desktop software such as a game or a web browser: your Arduino could "type" into a web form and submit it on your behalf, or act as a custom controller for a game!Unfurl
NotesIf you are planning to build a stand-alone system where a small but full-featured keyboard is needed, this simple solution could be useful for you. Unfurl
NotesConnect your tablet/computer headphone jack to your Apple II cassette input (next to joystick port), remove any diskettes, power on, CTRL-RESET, if you have a "]" prompt then type "LOAD", if you have a "*" prompt then type "800.A00R 800G", press RETURN, then press play.Unfurl
NotesThe ADK TinkerKit is a complete pack of 25 TinkerKit Modules, Arduino Mega ADK, Mega Sensor Shield, and necessary wires to kickstart your Android development experience without soldering. Unfurl
NotesThe ÎŒWave is a hack involving an Arduino and a TouchPad taped to a microwave door, which plays YouTube clips perfectly matched to your cooking time. This Frankenstein uses the Arduino to send data from the microwave's seven-segment displays to a web server, which finds a highly-rated YouTube video of the right length. The web client running in the browser treats you to a video clip that ends right when your food is done, then optionally tweets or sends a text message. The hack was created by students at the University of Pennsylvania, where it won first place in the PennApps Hackathon. There are no stated plans for commercialization, but the team will present the project to Google as part of the grand prize. If Mountain View announces a microwave any time soon, we'll know to expect great things.FeedUnfurl
Notes[Blaise Jarrett] has been grinding away to get the WebSocket protocol to play nicely with PIC microcontrollers. Here heâs using the PIC 18F4620 along with a Roving Networks RN-XV WiFi module to get the device on the network. He had started with a smaller processor but ran into some RAM restricti...Unfurl