If you have some old floppy disks lying around, then you may want to check out this fun DIY USB drive which was made using an old 3.5 inch floppy. This fun USB drive was made by Charles Mangin from , and he managed to get a USB drive inside a 3.5 inch floppy. This might be a cool DIY project, … [Read more...] about 3.5 Inch Floppy Disk Turned Into USB Drive
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Kinect Hacked To Run On Mac OS X (video)
Kinect hacks are appearing fast and furiously since the outing of the open source drivers earlier this week. The Mac Kinect hack is a port/adaptation of Hector Martin's libfreenect for OS X made by Theodore Watson. Check out the video after the jump to see the Kinect running on OS X. The Early … [Read more...] about Kinect Hacked To Run On Mac OS X (video)
Kinect Already Hacked And Working With Open Source Drivers (video)
Just three hours after the European launch, Hector Martin has already hacked Microsoft's new Kinect motion system and enabled it to run under Linux open-source drivers with support for RGB input as well as depth sensing. This remarkable feat showcases the potential for Kinect beyond its intended use … [Read more...] about Kinect Already Hacked And Working With Open Source Drivers (video)
DIY Arduino High Speed Photography DSLR Trigger
Looking to get a little more creative with your photography and fancy giving high-speed photography a go? Why not create your very own high-speed camera trigger using an Arduino, piezoelectric sensor (as a sound sensor), a DSLR camera, and an external flash. Watch the video after the break to see it … [Read more...] about DIY Arduino High Speed Photography DSLR Trigger
Ben Heck Adjustable In-Flight Laptop Screen Hack (video)
Modder and hacker extraordinaire Ben Heck has been at his tricks again and created a proof of concept by creating a new screen adjustment for in-flight computer use. Heck has taken a value Best Buy laptop and converted it into an innovative idea that allows you to position the screen over the … [Read more...] about Ben Heck Adjustable In-Flight Laptop Screen Hack (video)
SNES Controller Hacked To Work With Dell Streak
Hacker 0TheRain0 has taken a SNES controller and adapted it to work with the new Dell Streak Android tablet. The hack uses a spare Streak connector and a Teensy USB Microcontroller board to make the connection, with the Streak recognizing the SNES controller as a USB keyboard. Check out the video … [Read more...] about SNES Controller Hacked To Work With Dell Streak
Jailbroken Apple TV Running Plex Media Center (video)
Well, it hasn't taken long at all since the release of Apple TV for hacker Quiqueck to convert the device into a fully functioning Plex media center. Plex is a client and server app that allows you to watch a huge range of video formats that iOS would never think of letting you watch. This … [Read more...] about Jailbroken Apple TV Running Plex Media Center (video)
Infinity Xbox 360 Mod (video)
Memods have created a fantastic Infinity 360 case mod using mirrors and a few LEDs to create a brilliant optical illusion on the side of the case. Memods wanted to create an Xbox 360 mod that had never been seen or constructed before. Well, they have definitely done that. Check out the video after … [Read more...] about Infinity Xbox 360 Mod (video)
DIY PS3 Slim Laptop Mod For Sale On Ebay (video)
Similar in construction to Ben Hecks PS3 laptop mod, this PS3 slim laptop mod features a 250Gb hard drive and a 19-inch monitor with a resolution of 1440 x 900. This innovative mod transforms the traditional gaming console into a portable gaming powerhouse, making it a must-have for gaming … [Read more...] about DIY PS3 Slim Laptop Mod For Sale On Ebay (video)
Custom Men Of War Controller (video)
If you have a few hours spare this weekend and are a fan of the game Men of War, you could build your own custom controller as Giorgos Lazaridis of PCB Heaven has done. All the buttons you need for rapid gameplay are all close at hand. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. Custom … [Read more...] about Custom Men Of War Controller (video)
T-Mobile G2 Overclocked To 1.4GHz (video)
The T-Mobile G2 is by no means a slow phone when it comes to processing power. But if you fancy taking it to the limit, then why not overclock it? XDA-developers member coolbho3000 has created an overclock module that can take the phone to 1.4GHz with the potential to go even higher. Watch the … [Read more...] about T-Mobile G2 Overclocked To 1.4GHz (video)
DIY ArcadeDock Gaming Cabinet Created From A Lenovo Laptop (video)
Dean Liou, in just 10 days, has transformed a Lenovo laptop into a fully working mini arcade cabinet named the ArcadeDock. This impressive feat of engineering and creativity showcases Dean's exceptional skills in modding and his passion for retro gaming. Check out the video after the jump to see … [Read more...] about DIY ArcadeDock Gaming Cabinet Created From A Lenovo Laptop (video)
