I can think of so many applications where a tiny PC like this one could be used for. “The picotux 100 is the world’s smallest Linux computer, only slightly larger (35mm×19mm×19mm) than an RJ45 connector. Inside, there is an ARM7 CPU at 55 MHz running uClinux kernel 2.4.27 and Busybox 1.0. Two communication interfaces are provided, 10/100 Mbit half/full duplex Ethernet and a serial port with up to 230.400 baud.
Seems that the original Nintendo controllers have no shortage of usages. Zieak has created a mouse that uses the controller as a case. “If you are like me you get really excited when you find two Nintendo controllers at the Salvation Army. One was priced at $1.00 and the other at $.37 (i didn’t fight the pricing). Of course, they get home and meanwhile occupy a part of my brain
I have seen lots of crazy car hacks but this Disappearing Car Door is out of this world. It reminds me of the plasma screen that hides under the bed. Thanks to digitalELPH for digging up some more information about this car. It was actually a concept car that was made in 1993 and was recently put up on Ebay. Not sure what the reserve bid was but $25,300
Congratulation to winner of the last contest. The prize this week is a mini tripod, have fun snapping pictures of your latest hack with it. 🙂 This contest will run for this weekend only (July 21 – 22, 2007) . To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give the answer in the comments. Send an
If you want some robotic assistance to flush the toilet this Robo Flush Toilet that Joe from Grand Idea Studio put together may be just the ticket. Video after the jump. Via: Make
Scott Amron sent in some of his cool (but wierd) Die Electrical art. My favorite is the glass vase. “A DIELECTRIC IS AN INSULATING MATERIAL. IT DOES NOT CONDUCT ELECTRICITY. THE “DIE ELECTRIC†EXPERIMENT MAKES USE OF AC POWER PLUGS AND SOCKETS LESS THE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY. ”
If you have an old Dreamcast console that you aren’t playing anymore you might want to make a Dreamcast Guitar. “I made my dream guitar… A dream cast guitar… It took about a week to make. Theres only 3 strings because the others broke. Also I hear guys dig chicks with soldering iron burns.” Thanks for sending it in Flooky.
