This German hacker created a desktop VR rig with 6DOF (degrees of freedom) tracking, using two Wiimotes and a stereo monitor. I like when he put the glasses on and then says: "Don't laugh.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2009.03.06 at 04:52
Go big or go home! That seems to be the theme here, you are looking at a Huge Media Center Remote Control. If your eyesight or manual dexterity are not what they used to be this may just the thing for you.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2009.03.05 at 06:33
You can get most of the old NES games for the DS, but they just don’t feel the same. Sure your hands still cramp up, but its just not the same cramp we remember.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.02.22 at 10:04
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Via Makezine | Posted on 2009.02.20 at 04:19
[dark sponge] decided to make his DS lite, solar powered. Or, at least charged via solar panels. He was able to find solar cells that were 60×60 mm, which means he could fit 4 of them on the outside of the DS.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.02.12 at 10:46
Several years ago, I got into playing the gothic sci-fi tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000. I nearly bankrupted my family (and I'm only half-kidding), with all of the models, supplies, games books, terrain pieces I bought.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2009.02.10 at 17:25
Virtual Apple 2 - Online disk archive -- Oregon Trail. . . a timeless classic. . .
Via Makezine | Posted on 2009.02.10 at 07:08
Next time you have a great idea for the next big iPhone game you might be able to have Ding Wen develop it in his free time between homework and bedtime.
Via Hacked Gadgets | Posted on 2009.02.10 at 06:28
Andrew sent us a link to his LEGO ball contraption. It consists of conveyor belts, lifts, and sawtooth mechanisms. He plans on bringing this to one of the Great Ball Contraption events.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 05:03
?Here's an interesting take on bringing 3D video game characters into the real world. This "low-polygon" man was made from molded plastic and resembles something like a cross between Grand Theft Auto meets an August Rodin figure.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2009.02.09 at 04:04