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August 6, 2008
Mintyboost v2.0 is out
The incomparable ladyada tells us:
The next version of the Mintyboost is done and documented. This time it's based on the LT1302 chip instead of the MAX756, which can provide up to 600mA (although I've found that with 2xAA's it doesn't really go past 450mA). The layout was also improved for better efficiency. The upgrade was necessary as the latest Apple products really need a lot of current to charge and hopefully they will work better now!
Kit Upgrade! Mintyboost v2.0 is 2x better
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Aug 6, 2008 12:00 PM
Electronics, iPod, Kits |
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July 22, 2008
Homebrew iPod remote allows for easy control for the visually impaired
This hack shows how to create a large iPod remote for the visually impaired by hacking an existing OnStage remote and stuffing it inside a large case with custom buttons. This maker wanted to give his grandfather access to audio books on an iPod but had to fashion his own controller since his grandfather has lost most of his vision.
Supersized iPod remote control for the visually impaired
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jul 22, 2008 04:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, iPod |
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July 17, 2008
Muzak machine iPod stereo
My friend has been carrying around this empty shell of a Micro Muzak Model 1008 for years with the intention of converting it in to something... someday. Apparently this was used in a university to pump the college station through all the buildings and had long since been left to fall in to ruins.
Using parts you can easily get and very little modifications to the actual case it came out looking preatty good. We reused the original knobs where they were still available for that original look. The tubes were left on the case to look cool, they do nothing.I admit this is less of an instructable and more of a hey-check-this-out-able, but maybe it will inspire you to make something neat.
Convert old Muzak Machine in to a Retro iPod Stereo [via D+R]
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jul 17, 2008 03:00 PM
iPod, Music, Remake, Retro |
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July 16, 2008
Build your own iPod speaker set
Don't want to shell out a few hundred bucks for one of those iPod speaker docs? This Tupperware homebrew dock and speaker set is a cheap alternative and pretty simple to build with little overhead investment. There's even a trapdoor for easy access for your iPod when you hit the road.
Ipod Cool & Creative DIY Speaker!
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jul 16, 2008 05:00 AM
Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, iPod |
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June 7, 2008
Pianist - iPhone/iPod touch app
Pianist (used to be named iAno) is a virtual piano application for the iPhone/iPod touch. Remember Schroeder, who could play such astounding music on his toy piano?
[via]
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Jun 7, 2008 07:00 AM
Cellphones, iPhone, iPod, Music |
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June 5, 2008
iPhone Hacks on BBtv
David Jurick, Adam and Damien Stolarz, authors of our forthcoming iPhone Hacks book, were interviewed by Xeni at last month's Maker Faire for this BBtv segment.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jun 5, 2008 06:48 PM
Gadgets, iPhone, iPod |
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June 2, 2008
"Wire Button"
"Wire Button" by Jaehyung Hong - a clever way to store headphones while you wear them, nice re-make potential! via DVICE.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 2, 2008 10:00 AM
iPod, Music, Remake |
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June 1, 2008
HOW TO - iPod speakers in your scooter
Instructables user avik writes:
I got my first Vespa about a year ago and have loved tooling around New York on it. From day one though I wanted to be able to listen to my iPod as I zip around but the idea of riding with headphones on in all that trafiic seems crazy. When I read on a Vespa forum that there is a secret compartment behind the two knee pads that are above the glove box I saw the opportunity to do a really cool mod to my scooter.
This instructable covers circuit design, custom 3D modeling, and modding existing components, all in order to tote some tunes on your ride.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 1, 2008 09:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, iPod, Portable Audio and Video, Transportation |
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May 19, 2008
Hallmark "boom" box
Well, it won't win any awards for high-fidelity (or even middle-fidelity), but this Instructable, which turns a Hallmark audio greeting card and a mini cereal box into an iPod speaker, might be a fun kids project.
Make an iPod Speaker from a Hallmark Music Card
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
May 19, 2008 12:00 PM
iPod, Kids, Music, Portable Audio and Video, Remake |
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April 28, 2008
75 things to do with an old iPod
Packing up for Maker Faire, I was debating whether to bring my old iPod as a back-up to my iPhone. That got me thinking about ways I might make use of my iPod besides just insuring music and address book redundancy. On TravelHacker, I found this round-up of 75+ tutorials on everything from turning it into a guitar tuner to using it as a universal remote, to an ebook reader, to turning it into money (ah, as in selling it...).
How to: Turn Your iPod Into Anything (75+ Tutorials)
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Apr 28, 2008 12:43 PM
iPod, Mobile, Portable Audio and Video |
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April 7, 2008
Circuit-bent iPod turns it into an instrument of sorts
This circuit-bent 3G iPod from 2004 has a bright red LED on the front, a large on/off rocker switch on top, a pitch-bend mod wheel and the ability to play glitchy guitar solos. Check out the link to the sounds it makes below.
A guitar-solo-playing circuit-bent iPod
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Apr 7, 2008 07:00 AM
iPod |
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April 1, 2008
New iLog turns light into sound
This version of the Owl Project's "iLog" plays glitchy electronica and noise while the sounds change based on the built in photocells in its base. Pretty cool aesthetics to the design of the body although this might be a hard thing to fit in your pocket as a portable music player.
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Apr 1, 2008 08:00 AM
iPod, Music |
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March 10, 2008
Design LEGO creations on your iPhone or iPod Touch
LEGO-touch is an application for designing LEGO creations on your iPhone or iPod Touch. From the website:
View, post, build, or edit other LEGO maniacs projects. Create your own LEGO characters in pals, post your LEGO self to represent in share. Play and download different LEGO games or challenge anyone to a build-off! Personalize your bricks with color-slider and more...
The community aspect of this software seems pretty interesting to me; collaborative designs, perhaps! - Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Mar 10, 2008 09:00 PM
iPod, LEGO, Mobile, Telecommunications, Wireless |
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iPod laser pointer
iPod laser pointer - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Mar 10, 2008 04:00 PM
iPod, Mobile |
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February 25, 2008
iPod Touch Pixelizer turns your iPod into abstract art
This iPod Touch "Pixelizer" filter by Franko Dodonpa is a really simple way to turn your Personal Media Player into a nice conversation piece at your next party. Plus it's a pretty simple project you can build in a few hours.
iPod Touch Pixelizer [via] - Link, see also TV-Filter and GrooveTube, Angela Bulloch's building size version.
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Feb 25, 2008 07:00 AM
iPod |
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February 21, 2008
Turn your iPhone packaging into a pinhole camera
Here's a cool project to make use of the sturdy packaging that came with your iPhone. The "iHole" is a pinhole analog camera that actually takes pretty good pictures. Check out the how-to at the link below.
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Feb 21, 2008 07:00 AM
iPod |
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February 19, 2008
Insect Lore - bugs bugs bug kits
@The NYC Toy fair 2008 Insect Lore showed off their live butterfly, ladybug, silkworm and other insect kits for education / home use. You don't need to catch the Butterflies, they actually ship live caterpillars.
They also have an earthworm nursery, for some reason I really like the idea of kids raising worms... and of course wearing "bug watches" - what time is it? Bug time for the Entomologists.
More:
- Insect Lore - Link.
- More photos of Insect Lore @ Flickr - Link.
- Giant set of NYC Toy fair 2008 photos @ Flickr - Link.
- MAKE's coverage of the NYC Toy Faire 2008 in one place! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 19, 2008 12:30 PM
iPod, Science, Toys and Games |
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February 14, 2008
Reuse your walkman's shell to hold an iPod
Remember this Sony walkman from the 1980s? I actually used to have one of these to play all my old tapes. Here's a nice hack that fits a standard iPod into the housing so that you can use your old housing without having to purchase an extra case for your MP3 player.
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Feb 14, 2008 08:00 AM
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February 11, 2008
The Nanoscope, Apple TV from the 70's
At the very least, this is an interesting gadget to have sitting on your desk. The styling is cool and so is the external speaker so your friends can listen. However, the not so cool part is having to encode all your video's upside down. - Link
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Feb 11, 2008 02:00 AM
iPod |
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February 7, 2008
Moleskin iPod hack makes you more productive
Instead of carrying around too many personal effects, here's a how-to by professional comic book artist Kody Chamberlain, on creating this snugly fit iPod Moleskin case.
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Feb 7, 2008 08:00 AM
iPod |
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