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How To Connect Your PS3 Controller to Your PC

by Richard Vincenti Jr 1 Comment

There are many ways to control your favorite games on a PC including the old keyboard and mouse. Some gamers have become very comfortable with the Playstation controller, which is understandable because it has a great design and has been around for a long time. In fact the Playstation controller was originally released on December 3, 1994 and has very few changes to it’s design since.ps3Controller

So is it possible to use a console controller with a PC?

Yes, but you will need a Playstation 3 controller (DualShock 3 or Sixaxis), a third party driver from MotionJoy and preferably a bluetooth enabled computer or at least an adapter.

The easiest way to get things up and running after you obtain the latest driver from MotionJoy is to follow the great tutorial video above. If you need any additional help refer to the help section on the MotionJoy site as it will contain the most up-to-date information.

 

Filed Under: Computers, Games, Guides, How To, Playstation, Software, Video, Youtube Tagged With: connect ps3 controller to pc, DualShock 3, Guide, How To, MotionJoy, PC, playstaion, ps3, sixaxis

How To Make an LED Cube

by Richard Vincenti Jr Leave a Comment

This is a great build video for an 8x8x8 LED cube by Kevin Darrah that I stumbled upon on the web. It goes over the basic build techniques  and shows you how to utilize a jig for assembling the LED arrays. As you watch the video you will quickly begin to realize that this project is not for the entry-level builder, clearly this is something that will consume a lot of your time and patience but the end result is awesome. Either way, it’s interesting to see how it all comes together.Blue LED in a cube

There are many Arduino builds out there that can be great for beginners. If you’re not familiar with Arduino then I highly recommend that you read this introduction to Arduino, it covers everything you will need to get up-to-speed on what it’s all about.

You can find many projects in the Arduino Playground, they include schematics and code to help you build cool stuff. If you want to make a much more novice-friendly 3×3 LED Cube you can use these schematics and code.

So what are you waiting for? Find a project and get building!

 

Filed Under: Build, Computers, Electronics, Guides, Hardware, Hobby, How To, Linux, Mac, OSX, Software, Windows Tagged With: arduino, breadboard, Build, Electronics, Guide, hobby, How To, LED Cube, Linux, Mac, OSX, PC, programming, Software, Windows

How To Reset Your Login Password For OS X

by Richard Vincenti Jr Leave a Comment

If your completely locked out of your OS X login, don’t worry, there is a quick and easy way to get you back in.

Please note that for this process you will need a copy of OS X  and a disc drive to perform this reset.Shiny metallic icon

  • Insert the OS X install disc into your machine.
  • Restart your Mac and during the initial boot up, hold down the “C” key. You should now be booting from the DVD.
  • On the menu above select Installer then Reset Password
  • Choose the account you want to change the password on.
  • Change your Password
  • Reboot and you’re done.

 

 

Filed Under: Apple, Computers, Guides, How To, Mac, Software Tagged With: Apple, disc drive, dvd, Guide, How To, Mac, OS X, OSX login, reset password

How to make Halloween potion bottles

by Karlene Leave a Comment

If you go into any craft store this time of year, they are starting to bring out all their Halloween decor. I came across some awesome potion and poison bottles (fake of course) but the price was a little high, so I thought I will just make my own.

Halloween potion bottles

For this project you will need:

  • Glass bottle(s)-  Any shape and size you want. I got mine at the craft store for very inexpensive, they also came with corks.
  • Paint– I used acrylics, they tend to dry fast.
  • Paper and Printer– To print out labels, for the tags I used a thicker paper, like scrapbook paper. You can also use card stock.
  • Double sided tape– For stick on labels
  • String/Yarn- To wrap around the bottle neck

 

Optional:

  • Hole punch- If you want to make a tag
  • Coffee or Tea- For “aging” the paper

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LABELS:

For the labels, you can either make your own or find them on the internet. You can search ” free Halloween potion labels”, or I found a bunch of pre-made potion bottle labels on flickr.

Print out your labels then take your cup of coffee or tea (I used herbal tea, so it didn’t come out as dark) place your label inside and soak for a few minutes, or dab on with a paper towel until desired darkness.

You can either let the paper air dry, or use a blow dryer on low heat (careful not to burn yourself or the paper). While still a little damp I crunched the paper in my hand, opened it back up and continued drying. This seemed to keep the crumpled look in tact. After that you can cut, rip, tear, bend, whatever you want to do to “age” the paper.

BOTTLES:

First, wash your bottles and let dry completely.

Next, you will take your paint and poor a small amount right inside the bottle, start by slowly tilting and turning it so the paint starts to coat all the way around. Be careful around the opening that you don’t get any paint on the outside. Depending on the color you choose, you may have to use two coats.

Set upside-down on a few layers of paper towels to get the excess out.

Turn over to air dry. Acrylics will usually dry pretty quickly.

Once dry add your corks.

For tags skip this step! Take your double sided tape and center it on the bottle. Carefully place your label because it probably won’t come off after it’s on there.

Cut your string whatever length you desire, if using tags take your hole punch and make a hole where you want the string to go through, wrap around bottle neck and thats it! You’re done!

Now you have an awesome DIY decoration that looks even better then the ones in the store!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Art and Design, Fun, Hobby, How To, Internet Tagged With: art, craft, DIY, halloween, halloween decor, holiday, How To, potion

How To Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1

by Richard Vincenti Jr Leave a Comment

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The new Windows 8 Start screen is great but it’s not for everyone and having to click to get to the desktop just a waste of time if you never use it. Thankfully, there is a way to get past this and it’s built right into Windows 8.1. Yes, there are no secret codes, buttons or hacks necessary to accomplish this.

Just follow these steps:

  • Boot up your computer and click the “Desktop Tile” to enter “Desktop Mode”
  • Right-Click on the “Task Bar”
  • Select “Properties”
  • Select the “Navigation Tab”
  • Place a check in the checkbox next to “Go to the desktop instead of Start when I sign in”
  • Click “OK”

That’s it, it really is that simple. Next time you reboot your computer it will take you right to the desktop, no questions asked.

Don’t have the Windows 8.1 Preview and you want to try it out? Microsoft has you covered on their Windows 8.1 Preview page.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Computers, Guides, How To, Mac, Microsoft, PC, Software, Windows Tagged With: boot to desktop, Computers, Guide, How To, Mac, Microsoft, PC, Software, Windows, windows 8.1

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