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  • Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies of Cancer

    Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies of Cancer

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    Nintendo Co. President Satoru Iwata has died of a tumor, the company said Monday, in a sudden announcement that comes just months after Mr. Iwata announced the videogame maker’s entry into mobile gaming.

     

    Mr. Iwata, 55 years old, underwent surgery in June 2014, and his condition worsened rapidly in recent days, the company said. It said he died on Saturday and the cause of death was a bile duct tumor.

    Although he had missed some corporate events over the last year owing to a health condition, Mr. Iwata had been active recently. He presided over Nintendo’s annual shareholder meeting on June 26.

    In March, Mr. Iwata appeared at a news conference to say that the company would develop videogames for smartphones based on its classic characters. Nintendo struck a partnership with DeNA Co., a Japanese game provider, under which the companies will exchange ownership stakes and set up a new mobile game platform.

    Official Source: http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-dies-of-cancer-1436747352

  • Self-Balancing Onewheel Electric Skateboard Becomes a Reality

    Self-Balancing Onewheel Electric Skateboard Becomes a Reality

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    There’s the Segway, and then the awesome self-balancing Onewheel. A hoverboard-like experience is probably the best way to describe the ride. Best of all, there’s only one moving part: a hub motor. It has a top speed of 12mph, and a 6-mile range when the 48v Lithium iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are fully charged. Gyro and accelerometer sensors keep the board balanced so you don’t fall off.

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    According to its creators, „There are no hand controls, just lean forward to accelerate, lean backward to slow down and stop. The Onewheel iPhone + Android apps enable Digital Shaping: much like a surfboard is shaped for a particular rider and conditions, Onewheel can adjust to meet your needs and ability.“

     

  • Cassette MP3 Player Tutorial by BrittLiv

    Cassette MP3 Player Tutorial by BrittLiv

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    In this instructable I am going to show you how to house a MP3 player in a cassette tape. I had the idea to build this quite some time ago, but while I was still waiting for the parts to arrive, instructable member lonesoulsurfer posted his version here.

    So I decided to concentrate on other stuff and somehow forgot about it. After moving recently, the parts fell into my hands and decided to give this project an other shot, since my approach is quite different from lonesoulsurfers. My idea was to actually use the cassette tape wheels as buttons to select the songs and adjust the volume.

    The cassette I used for this was broken and I decided to give it a new, more modern life.

    Btw. I know that you can buy cassette MP3 players e.g. here or here, but I wanted to build one that looks completely like a normal cassette.

     

     

    Step 1: What you need

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    Materials:

    • Cassette (that is held together with screws)
    • Block USB MP3 Player (e.g. from amazon.com or a lot cheaper from ebay)
    • Glue (jb weld, faster setting 2 component glue)
    • Enameled copper wire (e.g. from amazon.com)
    • Two M3x20mm screws
    • Micro SD/TF card (max. 8GB)
    • Solder
    • 4 miniature snap action switches (e.g. from digikey)
    • Shipping labels (if you would like to change the label)

    Tools:

    • Soldering iron
    • Rework station (not a 100% necessary, but certainly helpful)
    • Sharp knife
    • Screw driver
    • Diamond file

    Step 2: Take the MP3 player apart

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    Start by taking the MP3 player apart. The bottom can easily be lifted off with anything sharp. There is a single screw next to the SD card, holding the board in place. Unscrew it and take everything out of the shell.

    Remove the sticker from the buttons and unsolder the battery. You will also have to remove the audio plug, the on/off switch and the micro USB jack. A rework station is certainly helpful in fulfilling this task. Make sure to keep all the unsoldered parts, you will need them later on.

    Step 3: Preparing the cassette

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    Take the cassette apart in order for it to house all the components. Afterwards you will have to create the openings for the headphone plug, the USB jack and the switch. I decided to place the opening for the audio plug at the side of the cassette, so that I would be able to carry it around in my trouser pocket and to use the two already existing holes at the top of the cassette for the other two components.

    Step 4: Creating the push buttons

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    I decided to keep the magnetic tape, because removing it felt as if something was missing. Since I couldn’t fit it in there entirely, I had to cut it to the correct size. To prevent the tape from unreeling, I used quick setting two component glue, as shown in the pictures. Before you do so, cut off an around 10 cm long piece, since you will need it later on.

    Cut a small slot into the wheels and glue the screws into them (You don’t have to cut the screw heads off, like I did). You can of course use any other type of pin, but I found that a M3 screw has the perfect size.

    As you see in last step, the space is very restricted. You will have to cut some of the plastic from the wheels in order for them to fit (as shown in the pictures). Remember that you will have to move them later on, so make sure that you are able to do so. Afterwards glue the miniature snap action switches in place so that they can be operated by the pin. Connect them to the board, as shown in the pictures. If you have not worked with enameled copper wire before, don’t worry it is quite easy to use. Simply use solder to burn the protective layer away. If you are still unsure, it is explained in this video.

    Step 5: Assemble everything

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    Solder everything back in place as shown in the picture. Make sure that the SD card fits and that everything moves fine. Use the JB weld to hold everything in place.

    After the JB weld is set, glue the magnetic tape you prepared before back in place, as shown in the second picture. Make sure, that the wheel can sill be moved without any interference. Use the 10 cm piece of tape that you saved before and glue it to the two small wheels at the bottom of the cassette.

    Screw the cassette back together and change the label, if you want to. Songs can by added with an USB cable, so you don’t have to open the cassette every time.

    I added a pdf of the label I made so that you can make your own Guardians of the Galaxy version. Upload the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1and you are ready to safe the universe.

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-MP3-Player/?ALLSTEPS

    http://www.usbgeek.com/products/tiny-cassette-mp3-player

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  • LEGO News: Europatrip zum Selberbaue​n!

    LEGO News: Europatrip zum Selberbaue​n!

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    Trevi Brunnen, Eiffelturm, Big Ben oder Brandenburger Tor – die LEGO Architecture Reihe bringt historische Bauwerke in die eigenen vier Wände und macht Lust auf eine Reise durch Europa.

    München / Wien, September 2014. Der Herbst ist die perfekte Jahreszeit für einen Städtetrip. In den Metropolen Europas erzählen monumentale Bauten wie der Trevi Brunnen oder Eiffelturm die bewegte Geschichte der Städte, laden zum Staunen und Verweilen ein. Manchmal möchte man die architektonischen Meisterleistungen am liebsten mitnehmen. Die LEGO Architecture Reihe macht mit der Nachbildung der wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Lust auf Sightseeing in London, Paris, Rom oder Berlin und gibt Tipps für eine Entdeckertour durch Europa.

    La dolce vita: LEGO Architecture Trevi Brunnen (49,99 Euro UVP*)

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    Starten Sie Ihre Europareise in der Ewigen Stadt mit ihren zahllosen Kirchen, Palästen, Brücken und Brunnen. Eine der wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten ist der Trevi Brunnen. Vor der Palastfassade der imposanten Wasserorgel steht in einem Triumphbogen der mächtige Meeresgott Oceanus. Ähnlich eindrucksvoll, wenn auch weitaus kleiner, ist der LEGO Architecture Trevi Brunnen. Das 731-teilige Bauwerk ist 14 Zentimeter hoch, 20 Zentimeter breit und 14 Zentimeter tief.

    Dit is dufte: LEGO Architecture Brandenburger Tor (34,99 Euro UVP*)

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    Weiter geht die Reise ins 1.500 Kilometer weiter nördlich gelegene Berlin. Pflicht ist ein Stopp am Brandenburger Tor. Dass griechische Bauwerke als Vorbild für das Wahrzeichen der deutschen Hauptstadt dienten, ist nicht von der Hand zuweisen. Zum 9,2×22,4 Zentimeter großen LEGO Brandenburger Tor bekommen Reisefans ein Booklet mit Insiderwissen zum Bauwerk.

    Très chic: LEGO Architecture Eiffelturm (34,99 Euro UVP*)

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    Er ist eines der wichtigsten Wahrzeichen von Paris und prägt die Stadt der Liebe wie kein anderes Gebäude: der Eiffelturm. Ursprünglich war die Eisenkonstruktion des französischen Ingenieurs Gustave Eiffel nicht für die Ewigkeit, sondern nur als Attraktion für die Weltausstellung im Jahr 1889 gedacht. Der LEGO Architecture Eiffelturm kann mit seinen 31x11x11 Zentimetern problemlos auf Kommoden oder Regalen zur Schau gestellt werden. Ob man ihn stehen lässt oder wieder in seine 321 Teile zerlegt, ist jedem selbst überlassen.

    Very British: LEGO Architecture Big Ben (29,99 Euro UVP*)

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    Letzter Halt: London. Die prächtigen Bauten der englischen Metropole locken jährlich etwa 27 Millionen Besucher an. Eine der Hauptattraktionen: Big Ben. Der Name wird im Volksmund für den ganzen Turm verwendet, bezeichnete ursprünglich aber nur die schwerste seiner fünf Glocken. Während das Original 96 Meter misst, hat das LEGO Architecture Miniaturmodell mit seinen 346 Teilen eine Höhe von 19,6 Zentimetern und findet so Platz auf jedem Schreibtisch.

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    Wer vom Sightseeing nicht genug bekommen kann, reist am besten gleich weiter. Mit den LEGO Architecture Sets geht es z. B. nach Australien zum Sydney Opera House. Bei einem Trip durch die USA kommt man an Empire State Building, UN Hauptquartier, Seattle Space Needle und dem Weißen Haus nicht vorbei. Insgesamt 19 Sets aus der LEGO Architecture Reihe nehmen Globetrotter mit auf eine Reise zu den berühmtesten Bauwerken der Welt.

    Beim Bauen der LEGO Architecture Sets erhalten Architektur- und Designfans fundierte Einblicke in den Entwicklungs- und Bauprozess des jeweiligen Gebäudes. Jedes LEGO Architecture Produkt beinhaltet eine Broschüre mit einer detaillierten Bauanleitung. Zudem finden sich darin Fotos des Originals, Informationen über seinen Designursprung, den Architekten und die architektonischen Merkmale.

    * Unverbindliche Preisempfehlung

    Official Source: LEGO AT Press Release

  • NFL meets Star Wars…

    NFL meets Star Wars…

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    We found some nice cross for all NFL, and Star Wars Lovers 😉

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  • The Back to the Future Easter Egg that everyone missed!

    The Back to the Future Easter Egg that everyone missed!

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    Here’s one Easter Egg you might’ve missed in BTTF.

    Lone Pine Mall and Nike store

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  • Is That a Luge in Times Square?

    Is That a Luge in Times Square?

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    Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s vision of new sporting venues across the boroughs fizzled, and New York lost its bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. But what if the city had tried to get the Winter Olympics instead? It would probably take more hubris than even this city can muster, but the exercise provides some telling measures of scale.

     

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  • Hungry zombies infest a sidewalk grate and shock New Yorkers on hidden camera

    Hungry zombies infest a sidewalk grate and shock New Yorkers on hidden camera

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    AMC, not to be outdone, got in on the pranking action to promote the return of The Walking Deadon Sunday. The cable channel terrorized unsuspecting pedestrians with zombies hidden under the city sidewalks.

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    Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLGz7073Vg

  • The Home Counties sinkhole that swallowed a CAR!

    The Home Counties sinkhole that swallowed a CAR!

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    Family flee village home after their VW disappears into 30ft-deep crater which appeared overnight

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    Ever had that sinking feeling when you open the front door in the morning and wonder where you left the car?

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  • Wien Energie sucht energiegel​adene Krimi-Co-A​utorInnen für „MARIA HILF! – Tote frieren nicht“

    Wien Energie sucht energiegel​adene Krimi-Co-A​utorInnen für „MARIA HILF! – Tote frieren nicht“

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    Wien Energie startet mit Jan Kossdorff die zweite Folge „Schreiben unter Strom“
    Energiegeladene Krimi-Co-AutorInnen für „MARIA HILF! – Tote frieren nicht“ gesucht!

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  • This is Not a Real Boeing 737, Just a Mind-Blowing Homemade Simulator

    This is Not a Real Boeing 737, Just a Mind-Blowing Homemade Simulator

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    Some people may be satisfied with playing games on a console or PC to achieve their dreams of flying a Boeing 737-100 jet, but California resident James Price decided to take things to the next level by building his own mind-blowing $150,000 flight simulator using parts from an actual plane.

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  • 22 Awesome Pairs of Custom Converse All Stars Geeks Would Love

    22 Awesome Pairs of Custom Converse All Stars Geeks Would Love

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    Converse All Stars, „Chuck Taylors,“ are canvas and rubber shoes produced by Converse.

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  • Build: A Chrome Experiment with LEGO®

    Build: A Chrome Experiment with LEGO®

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    Build with Chrome brings the world’s biggest LEGO set to the web.

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  • Perfect Recreations Of Star Wars Film Sets

    Perfect Recreations Of Star Wars Film Sets

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    These are not official playsets. They’re pieces of art, made by a fan, and are painstakingly-accurate recreations of some of Star Wars‘ most iconic movie sets, giving his action figures a „realistic“ place to stand.

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  • Two Brothers Decide to Recreate 10 Childhood Photos, Hilarity Ensues

    Two Brothers Decide to Recreate 10 Childhood Photos, Hilarity Ensues

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    Titled „Then/Now“, this interesting photos series features the Luxton brothers who recreate moments from their childhood. These were then turned into a calendar for their Mom, a gift of sorts for Christmas. As you can see, these brothers not only recreated the poses and facial expressions, but also the wardrobes and backgrounds.

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  • Geeky fake London Underground signs

    Geeky fake London Underground signs

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    Someone has made fake London Underground signs, and whoever did it is a ruddy genius.

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  • 24 Strange and Funny Geeks Who Think They Absolutely Nailed It

    24 Strange and Funny Geeks Who Think They Absolutely Nailed It

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    As most internet users who follow memes know, „Nailed It“ refers to sarcastic commentary criticizing the quality of success, especially in response to attempts at recreating recipes or craft projects. For example, the Buzz Lightyear cake above didn’t quite turn out the way this person had hoped.

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  • This Candy Picture Isn’t Photoshoped

    This Candy Picture Isn’t Photoshoped

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    At first glance, the bottom image appears to be digitally altered, when in reality, the shot was created with the condensation on a pane of glass. A DSLR camera was then placed above the glass and paired with optimal lighting.

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  • These Aren’t Blueberries, Just Breathtaking Pictures Captured by the Mars Rover Opportunity

    These Aren’t Blueberries, Just Breathtaking Pictures Captured by the Mars Rover Opportunity

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    No, you aren’t looking at pictures of blueberries scattered over rocks, but real images of the Martian landscape photographed by the Mars Rover Opportunity. The discovery of these Martian clusters a decade ago provided some of the first evidence of liquid water on the red planet.

     

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  • Freezing Polar Vortex Engulfs Chicago, These 16 Pics Show the Surreal Landscape

    Freezing Polar Vortex Engulfs Chicago, These 16 Pics Show the Surreal Landscape

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    Temperatures in Chicago barely peaked above zero for the first time in 37-hours on Tuesday afternoon, and for now, it appears that relief is finally within sight for the Windy City. The freezing polar vortex, known as „ChiBeria“ in the city, will soon be a thing of the past. Thankfully, there are still some stunning images to show just how surreal things looked from above and below.

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    Continue reading for more freeze pictures.

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  • 30 Geeky Pictures That Prove Cats Can Sleep Anywhere

    30 Geeky Pictures That Prove Cats Can Sleep Anywhere

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    Geeky pet owners probably already know that their cat(s) can sleep just about anywhere, including tiny boxes, on top of heaters / air conditioners, in small holes in the corner, and apparently, on top of laptop keyboards. Simply put, they sleep up to 16-hours a day, so anywhere that’s warm and / or comfortable usually does the trick.

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