Audio and Visual

I am posting a link for a general interest reference of the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod remote Control Protocol.
Let us see something interesting coming out from this reference. For example, a homemade iPod remote control.

Here's the link

Here are a couple links to building your own DAC. The first one, submitted by CottonBuds, is very cool because it is USB. No drivers required. It also has the capability of being powered via USB, but due to added noise, is not recommended. The next link is also a DAC, but very different, in that this one focuses on high quality sound. The price for this one will run you around $750. Both of these projects are not for beginners. You should have a solid u

After featuring the commercially available Bottle-cup tripod on Boingboing blog and Gizmodo, with listed price of $9.99. Here's how you can make one your own, with parts that will only cost you $1.50

Well I guess those caffeinated tin cans such as Altoids, and Penguins have more purpose than keeping us "geek" awake. They have been used as enclosures for headphone amplifiers, to satisfy the needs of audiophile, who wants listen to their music through the headphones louder. And now it is being used as enclosure for a cool iPod speakers, which according to the description looks easy to build.

If you've ever listened to music through a good pair of headphones and a headphone amp, you'll know what I mean when I say there's a huge improvement when using a headphone amp, even when comparing to some high end receivers (let alone portables). There's just no emphasis from the manufacturers to properly amplify headphones. Problem is, even a decent headphone amp will set you back over $300. Well here's step-by-step instructions to create your own headphone amp for a fraction of the price (notice the geeky housing he uses - Penguin Mints box).

With a little carpentry, some electronics, and a bit of programming, this article shows you how to make your own CD changer. Granted, you can pick up a new one for under $200 nowadays, but none will look as geeky as the one you build.

This site shows you how to make your own LCD Projection TV. Good links on the bottom showing where you can get more information and parts. For those of you that don't have (or want to buy) an LCD, here's instructions to create a projector with a regular TV. It doesn't look pretty, and the resolution will be significantly lower, but would make an interesting project.