Author Topic: Need project ideas (Read 4271 times)

AtomSmasher · « **on:** January 10, 2006, 08:53:42 pm »

Some ground rules for ideas: no standard upright cabinets, no jukeboxes.

Anyways, heres the spare parts I have to play with:
a pda thats 1 year old (I forget its exact specs)
tablet pc that has a 1ghz proc and only weighs 2 pounds
2 ~400mhz pentium 2 computers
17 inch monitor
19 inch monitor
a projector (InFocus X1, up to 1080i resolution)
old 45'' TV (still works good, just not that sharp of a picture)

I'm not sure theres much else I can do with this stuff other then sell it, but I figured I'd see if anyone here has any creative ideas.

markrvp · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:10:29 pm »

MacGyver would take that stuff and make a satellite that could launch itself into space. Then you could beam down satellite programming for free.

Just an idea.

MustardTent · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2006, 09:37:55 pm »

Quote from: markrvp on January 10, 2006, 09:10:29 pm

MacGyver would take that stuff and make a satellite that could launch itself into space. Then you could beam down satellite programming for free.

Ohh! If you do that, can I sign up?

I have a paper clip and some chocolate pudding to donate to the cause.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:03:54 pm »

I have been thinking about adding a small lcd to my bookcase and make one of those alternating picture frames. I always thought it would be cool to incorporate one of those into a unique place.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:35:57 am »

You could use that stuff to work on making a more efficient way to chill beer. Other than that, I don't know why else you'd want to accomplish anything else. And you can practice on RC Cola cans, so don't give us some lame excuse about being a minor and unable to buy beer

missioncontrol · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:37:08 am »

project ebay?

Bones · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:52:11 am »

Some kind of porn machine is my only suggestion.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2006, 02:37:33 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones on January 11, 2006, 12:52:11 am

Some kind of porn machine is my only suggestion.

WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!

c64rulez · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:27:31 am »

If you'll balance all that list on the pda while it's standing, I think you'll make it
into guinness.

ChadTower · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:28:22 am »

I've always wanted to make a tiny cab. Do that.

c64rulez · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:30:32 am »

Is it possible to add a 5 pound hammer to your list ?

ChadTower · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:31:12 am »

I keep my 5lb hammer in my pants.

c64rulez · « **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:38:58 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones on January 11, 2006, 12:52:11 am

Some kind of porn machine is my only suggestion.

Quote from: ChadTower on January 11, 2006, 11:31:12 am

I keep my 5lb hammer in my pants.

Now I get it.
Donate it for the projects sake, will you ?

Havok · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:13:46 pm »

Ship the projector to me, and I'll let you know if it's suitable for anything.

Or, how about something that plays Mame with one monitor, displays game information on another screen, and joystick\button assignments on the PDA or TV?

Harry Potter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:44:40 pm »

If you want a project, I need my driveway repaved.

RayB · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:46:18 pm »

Can you code PHP?

ChadTower · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:53:51 pm »

Dude, I have an idea. Portal ProjectorMAME. Build a small box with a CP that houses a MAME PC. Just drop it on a table and face a blank wall. That would rock some ASS.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2006, 07:00:52 pm »

Quote from: c64rulez on January 11, 2006, 11:27:31 am

If you'll balance all that list on the pda while it's standing, I think you'll make it
into guinness.

I don't know how big that glass of Guinness is, but I'd like to balance myself on something and make it in there

GGKoul · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2006, 07:43:08 pm »

Door stopper?

thebrownshow · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2006, 10:38:58 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on January 11, 2006, 12:53:51 pm

Dude, I have an idea. Portal ProjectorMAME. Build a small box with a CP that houses a MAME PC. Just drop it on a table and face a blank wall. That would rock some ASS.

This one's got my vote.

... oh yeah, plus have it chill beer and display porn.

AtomSmasher · « **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:36:32 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on January 11, 2006, 12:53:51 pm

Dude, I have an idea.

AC. · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2006, 12:26:32 am »

Beowulf cluster!

KVM switch with both boards in a mame machine.

Use one of the old computers for a constant Internet sponge. nothing but xnews, edonkey, and utorrent.

c64rulez · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2006, 11:43:19 am »

approximately 12,394 heinekens. give or take a few
depende on how much you'll get on that projector

danny_galaga · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2006, 05:20:42 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on January 11, 2006, 11:31:12 am

I keep my 5lb hammer in my pants.

is that because theres nothing else of note to keep in there?

ChadTower · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:04:14 am »

When you have a 5lb hammer in your pants, you need nothing else in there.

And you ignorant fools thought MC Hammer just liked big pants.

Harry Potter · « **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2006, 09:31:39 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on January 17, 2006, 11:04:14 am

And you ignorant fools thought MC Hammer just liked big pants.

Isn't that where he kept his weed?

ChadTower · « **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2006, 10:29:22 am »

No, he kept his weed on the guy with the weed.


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