Archive for the 'Hacks' Category

Always on USB Charging Port for Your PC

Published by DrNathan on 2008.06.23 in Computers, Electronics, Hacks, Hardware and How-To. 1 Comment

Forum member Cerberus posted a tutorial on how to rig up an always-on USB charging port for your PC using a spare USB port, a resistor, and a few pieces of wire.

It requires a small bit of soldering know-how, but anyone who has used an iron at least one time can pull this off.  It is a great option for someone looking to reduce clutter while saving energy, since it enables and USB device to charge while your PC is turned off without the need for yet another wall wart.

Akimbo Hacks Part 2: VGA Port Installation

Published by DrNathan on 2007.12.14 in Electronics and Hacks. 1 Comment

Forum member Cerberus continues to hack away at his Akimbo IP1150, and this time he has added a VGA port to the box.

I can’t wait to see what the final product will look like when he is finished modding it.

RCA Akimbo Serial Port Hack

Published by DrNathan on 2007.12.06 in Electronics and Hacks. 0 Comments

Forum member Cerberus has a walkthrough on his web site demonstrating how you can add a serial port to an RCA Akimbo IP TV/PVR box, enabling you to gain console access to the machine.  It is a pretty easy hack, but really its the first step in hacking these things for personal use.

Not familiar with the Akimbo?  That’s ok, Cerberus has a nice introduction and specification post for you as well.