[Robotkid249] details how to build a wireless power transmission system. This is similar to the commercial applications we have seen in a TED talk as well is in a Sony prototype.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.18 at 21:06
Music selection is usually a boring process. It usually involves some common interface such as scrolling through titles on a portable player, using a remote for your stereo or a mouse on your computer.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2009.11.18 at 03:47
[Spikenzie] is at it again. This time he’s posted a nice USB to serial converter. He points out that you can buy a USB to serial adapter pretty cheaply, but sometimes you want this functionality built into your project enough to justify the greater cost.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.18 at 02:41
![[M]ouse: a PS/2 to c64 adapter](/New/img/news/process/100_75_c/200911/14426_0.jpg)
[svofski] has a friend who is a pixel artist. They really wanted to try out their skills on a c64, but were missing a mouse. The original mouse for the c64 was not only serial, but used a different method of communication than more modern mice.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.14 at 12:53
Here’s a pair of diametrically opposed hacks. One makes use of a real instrument to play Rock Band, the other makes use of a game controller to play real music.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.14 at 12:52
Morten Bentsen, a 17 year old from Norway made a system that would show him the quality of his internet connection at a glance. If you are into online gaming this could be something useful.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2009.11.13 at 06:39
Instead of purchasing a new iMac Dremmel Junkie opted to add some new features to his original iMac G4 such as a touch screen!
"Because the monitor connects to its controller through a proprietary connector its difficult to use with upgraded equipment.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2009.11.12 at 09:02
The EyeWriter is an open source eye tracking initiative. This is the mature version of the KanEye project we covered in April. Collaboratively developed by Free Art and Technology (FAT), OpenFrameworks, and the Graffiti Research Lab, they seek to aid a friend of theirs who suffers from the degenerative muscle disease ALS.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.12 at 08:15
[Aki] wanted to do some stationary cycling to get in shape. Unfortunately, his stationary cycle is located in his garage which doesn’t supply much inspiration or amusement.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.12 at 07:35
There are lots of Nerd Kits project examples available. Josh Davis used the LED Array Sign project and added a cool option for the sign to display voice messages left with the help of a Google voice to text service.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2009.11.11 at 04:26