Author: Barry Press

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780764542299

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 CD-ROM includes * Trial version of Pinnacle Studio * Visual GPS, freeware, and SocketWatch, shareware version * Demo versions of GoldWave and Nero Burning ROM * Unreal Tournament 2003 demo