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.This title features 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; and, Model train controller. A CD-ROM includes trial version of Pinnacle Studio Visual GPS, freeware, and SocketWatch, shareware version, demo versions of GoldWave and Nero Burning. It also features ROM Unreal Tournament 2003 demo.
- ISBN10 0470367040
- ISBN13 9780470367049
- Publish Date 5 May 2008 (first published 7 November 2003)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons
- Format eBook
- Pages 336
- Language English