Latest Altoids artwork
Medium: Altoids tin, Keyspan USA-19HS (modified), PS2 Multitap (modified), 74HCT04 inverting buffer, discrete passive components, solder, wire, epoxy.
Artist’s inspiration: Dorky boyfriend that crafts Final Fantasy Tactics characters with the precision of a meticulous dungeonmaster ![]()
(Yes, it’s a USB Playstation memory card reader/writer. Firmware and source code for Mac OS and Linux is in Subversion. The software doesn’t yet support PS2 cards.)






That’s pretty awesome. :O How much work does it take to make something like that? It comes out looking all neat and shiny – it seems like the hardest part is making it look good.
*electronics newb*
Wow, I heard about it, but the real thing is so much more impressive!!!
Good work!
Nice! How goes the PS2 support? What are your problems supporting these cards?
Keep us posted please
Re: Good work!
I did a little bit of reverse-engineering work toward supporting PS2 cards, but I haven’t actually spent any time on it recently. I probably won’t get around to implementing PS2 support until the motivation strikes me.