January 2012

Nixie Tube IN-18 Tester

  Who would have thought that in 2012 we would have a need for Nixie tube testers since this was a technology that was only developed and used because things like LEDs didn’t exist. Since the technology is so cool it has remained as a technology that is used in some DIY kits and projects. Thanks for sharing this with us Vassilis. “A simple device for testing and/or healing Nixie

Xbox 360 / PC Arcade Joystick Build

  There is something special about playing a real stand up video game compared to playing one with a handheld controller. Aaron (x2Jiggy) has made a controller that interfaces buttons to a handheld controller to bring that special feeling to the home.  “The method involves soldering wires to the button contacts on the XBox controllers circuit board, using these connections we can activate the controllers inputs using our arcade hardware.

The Spy Video Trakr hacked to shoot Missiles

  Wow, don’t fool around with this Spy Video Trakr hacked to shoot Missiles if you want to keep your eyes! Driving around a Spy Video Trakr is fun but shooting things with it looks to notch up the fun a few levels. Click hre “This hack is not too expensive (the most costly part is buying the actual turret) or overly complex, but does require a degree of soldering

DIY Arduino Oscilloscope using a Nokia 3310 Screen

     Check out this cool DIY Arduino Oscilloscope which uses a cheap Nokia 3310 Screen which can often be found for $5 or $10. Watch the video below to see how surprisingly good this thing actually works!  “The setup is really simple, connect an Arduino Pro Mini to a Nokia 3310 LCD screen, sample an analog port and then wright the pixels to the screen. I even added two

PS3 Slim hacked into a Mini WOPR Computer from the film WARGAMES

  Thanks to Robert Milius for sending in his PS3 Slim hacked into a Mini WOPR Computer from the film WARGAMES. “This case mod was inspired by the WOPR computer in the movie “WarGames.” I call it the WOPR Mk.II. I basically used the XCM cyberchrome ps3 case and some simple flashing LED kits. The small monitor is a Haier 7 inch LCD. “

SIGLENT SDS1102CM Oscilloscope Review

  Our friend Csaba did a great Review of the SIGLENT SDS1102CM Oscilloscope. “SIGLENT SDS1102CM Specifications Based on the CSV file: Model Number:                     SDS1102CM Serial Number:                     SDS00002111512 Software Version:                3.01.01.22 Based on the turn on screen: Software Version:                3.01.01.223 Approx. 450USD on ebay.com”

Laser Beam Cuts Man in Half

    Martin Raynsford has been doing some playing with his laser, talking some time to have some fun is very important. In this case he used his Laser Beam Cuts Man in Half, just like in the movies!