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PC Toys: 14 Cool Projects for Home, Office and Entertainment (ExtremeTech) [Repost]

Posted By: JohnZulzman
PC Toys: 14 Cool Projects for Home, Office and Entertainment (ExtremeTech) [Repost]

PC Toys: 14 Cool Projects for Home, Office and Entertainment (ExtremeTech)
Wiley | ISBN: 076454229X | 336 pages | PDF | November 7, 2003 | English | 72 Mb

Come on out and play

You can only surf the Net so long. You can only play so much video poker. So if you're a PC addict who's ready for some new fun, this book is your toybox. Each of the 14 projects inside includes a parts list, suggestions for finding the needed equipment, clues to the cost, helpful Web links, and complete directions. What's that? You have a few ideas of your own? Check out the suggestions in the final chapter, and start inventing your own PC toys.

The Toys

Each with a complete materials list and detailed, illustrated instructions
* TiVo-like video recorder
* MP3 or CD jukebox
* Coffeepot controller
* Telescope tracking station
* Workout monitor
* Home surveillance with Internet remote access
* Fridge and freezer monitor
* Fish tank monitor
* Auto diagnostic center
* In-car navigation system
* Weather station
* Robots
* Networked video games
* Model train controller