Tinkernut Labs

  • Cheap Ways To Stream Youtube To Your TV

    November 2, 2013 // davisde // Multimedia Tips Tags: android, box, browser, center, chrome, chromecast, ios, media, pi, raspberry, set, smart, smartphone, tablet, television, tv, xbmc 1 Response

    Here are some cheap alternatives to stream to your TV from your computer, Android devices, or iOS devices.

    Chromecast Basics:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7mUOPggOG4

    Use your Android or iOS device as a Chromecast:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arx-xi84XnQ

    Turn a Raspberry Pi into a Media center:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFI5BntUi6g

  • How To Install And Use A Chromecast

    October 15, 2013 // davisde // Microblog Tags: center, chromecast, gigafide, google, media, smart, streaming, television, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, tv No Responses

    This video will show you the absolute basics for installing and using a Chromecast device from box to TV.

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  • Make A Media Center For Less Than $40

    October 6, 2012 // davisde // Computer Hardware Tags: android, apple, center, cheap, computer, device, games, ios, ipad, iphone, media, movies, music, pi, portable, raspberry, server, smartphone, stream, television, tv, xbmc 6 Responses

    Learn how to make a Media Server using a $35 raspberry pi device and XBMC.

     

    http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Raspberry_Pi

     

  • How To Rip A DVD Into Individual Episodes

    February 21, 2011 // davisde // Multimedia Tips Tags: backup, copy, dvd, hack, protection, rip, television, tv 3 Responses

    If you’ve ever tried to copy a TV series DVD to your computer, you know how hard it is to get it split into individual episodes. This video aims to make that task a lot easier.

    DVD Fab: http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm
    Handbrake: http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

  • Cheap and Easy Teleprompter for Videobloggers

    September 28, 2010 // davisde // Multimedia Tips Tags: android, iphone, professional, script, television, tips, tricks, tutorial, tv, Video 7 Responses





    In this episode, we will learn how to make a quick and cheap teleprompter system for videoblogging using a CD case, some black paper, and either a smartphone or a laptop.
    Telepromter Web Apps:
    http://www.cueprompter.com
    http://www.easyprompter.com/prompter.php
    Teleprompter iPhone App:
    http://www.apple.com/webapps/productivity/teleprompter.html
    Backwards Font:
    (cueprompter) http://www.searchfreefonts.com/free/strait-kcab.htm
    http://www.easyprompter.com/DVEasyPrompterSans.ttf

  • How To Make Your Own TV Station

    April 21, 2010 // davisde // DIY Projects, Multimedia Tips Tags: create, custom, digital, make, pirate, television, tinkernut, tips, tricks, tutorial, tv 16 Responses





    Take advantage of the switch to digital, by using the old analog stations to broadcast your very own television show.
    For a more in-depth look at how to create a TV station, visit this link:

    http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Save-Analog-TV