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Android, iPhone Game Controller [DIY]

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:45 +0000

If you own an iPhone or Android device and are Gaming savvy, this is a must checkout.

You can grab a WiiMote from eBay for cheap and use it for Gaming with Windows PC, Mac OS, Ubuntu and, even with Android, iPhone.

If you’ve got an iPhone or Android device that you use with a Wii remote when gaming, this quick hack will give you the third hand you need to manage all of that hardware for just a few dollars in parts. . A small square pad sticks onto the back of any device and mates with a base. He cut off the unnecessary parts of the base and glued it to the back of the wheel.

Step 1: Mod your Android device to use WiiMote with iPhone or with Android (method below).
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Remotely Control Android Phone [VNC Server]

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:09:16 +0000

Since the time I upgraded to Nexus One, I had been thinking of various applications for my old Android phone, G1. Since Android is a powerful platform for Hacks N Mods, even an outdated Android phone would never go useless.

One of the things I had been thinking of was remote Surveillance (with motion detection), which is still under the works. Another one was to use it as a Internet radio by interfacing with an older music system with decent audio output.

Pandora and Stitcher together make-up a Full streaming Radio (Podcasts and music on demand). But the real problem is controlling the Android Phone. How do I change channel, it can’t be done from remote!

The solution is already there, needs a very basic setup and you will be all set to go. All you need is an app that lets you remotely control Android .. Read Further »

Connect USB Keyboard with Nexus One

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:27:46 +0000

So what if one can install Android on iPhone, you of course cannot have iPhone OS on Android Phones, but Android phones now get hacked Host USB driver which lets you connect any USB peripheral to the Android phone.

Thanks to the sven.killig.de, the project has been ported to support Nexus One Host USB

How to Install Ubuntu on Nexus One / Android

Prerequisites

Hardware
- Nexus One
- Micro USB OTG cable
- USB Dual Power Cable
- Powered USB 2.0 hub (charging works)
Software
- Android 2.2 Froyo OR 2.1
- ConnectBot
- Debian loop fs
- Binaries
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DIY: Glowing Apple Logo Laptop Mod [Hackintosh]

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:06:00 +0000

Every one loves Apple’s gadgets but not all of them have one. That’s why building a Hackintosh is such a popular mod among the enthusiasts.

Last year when I first built my Hackintosh Laptop, I seriously missed one thing: The Bright White Glowing Apple Logo on the back of my HP Notebook. I looked around for a proper DIY guide to do it, there was one but it eventually went down.

Luckily, I took an offline copy of it, while I was trying to build it. So here I present the exclusive tutorial of Creating Glowing Apple Logo Mod for your Notebook/Netbook.

Original work by EdsJunk from the MSI Wind .. Read Further »

Transform Windows 7 XP Vista to Mac OS X Leopard

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:52:37 +0000

If you are tired of watching the same look and feel of Windows [XP, 7 or Vista], or you envy Mac OS X Snow Leopard for X reasons, it’s try to change the UI and transform the Experience.

All of the transformation packs are straight forward and easy to install.

Note: We recommend creating a restore point or backing up the files manually before attempting any of these transformations (list of files affected can be found on the author’s page)

Transform Windows XP to Mac OS X Leopard

Download – The Pack is developed by kampongboy and does a beautiful job at tranforming your .. Read Further »
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XBOX Mac, PC MOD

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:12:40 +0000

This is one of those wonder mods which can bring out creativity in you.

Mac machines don’t come any cheap. But with this one heck of a mod, which will cost less than half that price (around $1300) you can have a super cool Mac machine housed inside an Xbox shell.

Willudesign creates what they call a “OS Xbox Pro“.

When the mod is dealt with, you’ll have the High end configuration you thrive for. The current video tries to make a beast from Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S 2.93GHz processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT graphics, 8GB of RAM, 16GB SSD drive and four traditional hard drives (for .. Read Further »
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Netbook controlled Robot

admin — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:47:48 +0000

We all are fascinated by Robotics. IT can be surprising at moments when people come up with amazing things. sometimes it they are pathetically dumb. Luckily this one is NOT! “Do Robotics” has rolled its latest software-ready autonomous robot off the production line at its Colorado home base. Like its first two robotic offerings, RoBe:Do’s third robot, aptly named “Three”, comes fully assembled and ready and waiting for you to add the netbook of your choice to act as the robot’s brain.

Three is RoBe:Do’s greenest robot to date thanks to a simplified design that results in less aluminum, electronics and rechargeable batteries. A three-sensor digital infrared navigation array option also minimizes required electronics, while detecting objects within 10-inches.

The netbook “brain” sits atop a sturdy aluminum mount and connects to the robot via USB. If bigger brains are your thing then you .. Read Further »
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Mod your Bike with POV LEDs

admin — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:40:14 +0000

Earlier, We used to have Neon lights in bikes, Cars, looked trendy aint it? Now see something unusual but catchy. Monkeylectric has just released the newest version of their bicycle mounted video displays. Using four strips of RGB LEDs on each wheel, you can display any video or image on your bike wheels while you ride. A full video demonstration below walks you through the vast features of the product. The technology used is similar to several other types of POV (persistance of vision).

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