August 2007

Self-Destructing USB Hub

Looking for a new addition to the network closet. How about a Self-Destructing USB Hub? Flip some switches and press a button to activate! “It’s a BOMB Switch-like Gadget to burst all stress you have to the sky! But another main identity of the BOMB Button is USB Hub port. Yes, it works well regardless of dropping Bomb!”

Second International Rocketbelt Convention

Peter Gijsberts sent in some information about a cool event that is coming up. If you are interested in Rocketbelts and are in the New York area you may want to keep your schedule open for next weekend. There will be a free event at the Niagara Air base NY, during the Thunder on Niagara Airshow? To see more info about the event go to Peters site, then click on

Multi Monitor System

Just think, if multi tasking operating systems didn’t exist this Multi Monitor System might be what we would need to keep productivity up. 🙂 “Me and Rob decided to build the ultimate workstation. All 100% custom built by us. We’re nearly done, we just have to do a few more cable organizations and wire in the switch backpane for the networking. Along with a shoplight mounted to the top Specs:

Embedded Linux Router Hacked for Sprinkler Control

Why buy a sprinkler controller when you can make your own. And if you are making your own anyway, might as well make the DIY Sprinkler Controller better than any off the shelf models available. At least that is what Arek Jankowski decided to do! “Arek combines a wireless router, NAS, and a USB Bit Whacker to take control of his sprinkler system. Reflash the router and NAS with linux,

Name the Thing Contest - 14

Congratulation to winner of the last contest. The prize this week is a USB power supply, charge your gear when there is no computer handy. 🙂 This contest will run for this weekend only (August 4 – 5, 2007) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give

 RedPost Kit Contest - Your Design Created by Artist John Mishler

How would you like win a cool design made by John Mishler? Even better, the design he would create would be a concept thought up by you! Your design will be created around the RedPost/Kit, a Linux-based picture frame that boasts a 19″ LCD, Wifi and a built-in MiniPC. Contest Site “Contest outline: Submit the following to contest@theredpost.com by August 17, 2007: * colored drawings of your design along with

Top 5 Brake Light Hacks

I am not sure how legal these break light and tail light hacks are but they sure look great. Check with your local police department before installing this type of equipment, or install a switch to go from stock to cool.   Link “My 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse LED taillight conversion with 7-segment sequential turn signals and sequential brake lights. All custom built.”   Link Sequential tail lights on an Impala.