Ben's been working on this one forever. This new version 2 Atari 800 laptop features a CF drive, a RS lcd, original Atari hardware and lots and lots of friggin soldering.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:34
Oskay writes "Attach an iPod Shuffle (or other tiny MP3 player) directly to your over-the-head headphones. I built these so that I could listen to music while machining, without the loose cables that would like to acquaint my head with the business end of the milling machine.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:33
Fstedie writes -
"If you're like me, you've noticed that the sound and fit of your Apple ear bud headphones is not the greatest. Here's an easy way to improve both their sound and fit:
Find or buy an old Jabra cell phone head set.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:31
If you own a CD you can rip the songs to MP3s, it's silly that you cannot "legally" do the same with your DVD collection you own and take your movies with you on devices you own, but don't worry there are a couple super easy one click apps that can help out--
DVD to iPod - Convert, the easy way (Mac) - Link.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:31
The S1MP3 is a Chinese MP3 player branded by at least 50 different manufacturers. Some only play music, but others can play MP4. Have a look at the gallery to get an idea of the variety.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:30
This little how-to was sent in by [Ed]. The sound dock posts get quite a few hits, so I figured I'd share. There is a solderless way to hack an aux input for the Sounddock.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:30
Atman writes - ". . . how to assemble a field recording system that is: battery powered, capable of six hours continuous record without recharge (and much more from the wall), CD quality (44.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:30
Jason sent me his solar ipod charger how-to. The regulator may not be neccesary - but there are so many models, I don't know if the new Nano's hold up to the old power input standard.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:29
[Russ] sent in his Great Pumpkin computer case mod. (Non-biodegradable)
[Nuke] sent in his $10 ipod dock. It makes me think of doom for some reason.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:29
Michael O'Brien, a. k. a. Turbotron, has posted pics of this project to the MAKE Flickr Pool. It's a mint-tin amp based on the LM386 chip, the same op-amp chip used in the MAKE Mousey the Junkbot and Cracker Box Amp projects.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:28