This page describes how you can use keyboard LEDs to monitor the status of a linux server. This is very handy have a number of linux servers at home, and typically want to be able to monitor the status of them remotely.
http://martybugs.net/electronics/kbdleds.cgi
There is a simple way to get an N connector attached to you 802.11 device without the rigmarole of buying expensive pigtail that converts reverse SMA, MCX or whatever to an N connector via a short run of cable. The problem with such pigtails is that they incur an unnecessary loss with each connection of up to 1dB per connector and perhaps 1dB on even a short 1 foot run of thin coax.
http://www.wireless.org.au/~jhecker/pigtail/
The HD LED is just a single, boring light. Yeah, maybe it comes in blue or purple on your fancier cases, but it’s still just a boring light. I wanted something a bit more flashy and dynamic. So the LED bargraph HD light idea was born!
http://www.micsaund.com/2006/02/19/homebrew-microcontroller-based-hard-drive-led-bar-graph/
Here's how to make a serial cable to control a Roomba with your Mac/PC. iRobot Roomba manufactured after October 2005 contain an electronic and software interface that allows you to control or modify Roomba's behavior and remotely monitor its sensors. This interface is called the Roomba Serial Control Interface or Roomba SCI.
http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/02/how_to_make_a_roomba_serial_in.html
In this article we will look further on how you can undervolt the CPU of a modern laptop without losing performance or stability. Our test-system is an Acer Aspire 5021WLMi which appear to be a good computer to undervolt.
http://www.nordichardware.com/Articles/?skrivelse=465
Just think of the possibilities. A hidden file archive, hook it up to your hacked tivo, mess with the RIAA when the come search your house.....There are multiple reasons that you'd want to place it on your home entertainment center or your computer.
http://inventgeek.com/Projects/projectsilver/overview.aspx
I had a broken scanner around here, so I decided to do something with it. I decided to install the lamp inside my computer. And its worked!!! So I’ll try to explain what I did to make it work. I believe it’s different for different scanners, but you can try to figure out for your!
http://www.ovelha.org/pasteler0/2005/12/27/howto-using-the-scanner-light-inside-your-computer/
You want to have your own LCD to show anything you want on your computer, you could build, connect and interface it with your computer and forget about buying one.
http://www.sorgonet.com/trashing/yourownlcd/
Here's a step-by-step guide to converting any external hard drive enclosure (USB, Firewire, SCSI, etc) into an external SATA enclosure that meets the SATA standard.
http://www.gearhack.com/Forums/DisplayComments.php?file=Computer/Converting_a_SCSI_enclosure_into_a_SATA_enclosure.html
First thing is to remove the 5 philips head screws from underneath the console. 2 of them are underneath labels. One is the Warranty Warning tamper label, the second is in the center of the product ID label.
http://www.atarimuseum.com/fb2hacks/