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August 4, 2007

Old school relay computer #2

by @ 7:28 pm. Filed under Electronics, Retro Computing

One of the many schematic diagrams for the relay computer two
There's something strangely fascinating with watching the videos of this home designed relay-based computer operate.
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July 18, 2007

Build your own classic computer

by @ 4:42 pm. Filed under Electronics, Retro Computing

Replica kit lets you build an Apple 1
These kits will let you build a replica Apple 1, ELF2K, and micro-Kim and re-live the glory days when computers weren't just something you bought off a shelf.
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May 7, 2007

Open source PCB design and layout

by @ 6:04 pm. Filed under Electronics, Software

gEDA screenshot
Using the gEDA tool suite, you can design your own schematics and circuit boards on any platform that support X Windows, including Mac OS X.

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April 23, 2007

How do spammers bypass the capcha images?

by @ 8:16 pm. Filed under Software

A capcha image
I'm sure you've seen those "capcha" images on various sites -- you know, those twisted, distorted images of a few letters and numbers which you have to try to read and input to prove you're human. These are a big PITA, but they're one of the easier way to defeat spammers, yet some still get past. This shows how.
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February 28, 2007

Professionally built computerized coffee table

by @ 7:42 pm. Filed under Arcade Video, Computer Games, Retro Computing

Professionally built computerized coffee table
If you've fought the battle with your significant other over having a computer in the living room, this might be your answer. Built into a nice-looking coffee table, this computer lets you play MAME, games, movies, music and more without the beige box.
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February 22, 2007

Full custom computer case made of stained glass

by @ 8:30 pm. Filed under Computers, Fun Stuff

Hand crafted stained glass computer case
When I first heard of a computer made from stained glass, I didn't think it'd be that cool. Well, after actually looking at how it turned-out, I've got to admit I was wrong.
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December 28, 2006

Bone up on your programming with battling virtual robots

by @ 4:48 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Software, Video Games

A robot
This free "game" lets you program virtual robots to battle each other, against friend's robots, or in a worldwide arena. Note that it's really pretty educational in addition to being fun!
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November 16, 2006

Personal computer robotic platform

by @ 1:14 pm. Filed under Electronics, Hardware

The PC-BOT mobile robotic computing platform
Perhaps the ultimate casemod or is it something much more interesting?
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October 20, 2006

Information on careers in the game-design field

by @ 5:55 pm. Filed under Computer Games, Money, Video Games

Pac Man screenshot
It's not all fun and games - there's real money to be made and incredible challenges to overcome.
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October 16, 2006

Amazing MIT computerized whiteboard simulation system

by @ 10:25 am. Filed under Computers, Technology

Box on an inclined plane
This video demonstrates a new system that combines computers, a projector, and special "pens" to create an intellectual sandbox.
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