July 28, 2008
Space Invaders Cupcake!
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iWood - iPod Touch/iPhone Wooden Case!
For a truly classic look and wooden durability, you might want to consider investing about $125 on one of these iPod Touch/iPhone wooden cases called iWood. Yes, I Wood Like One now. via popgadget Consumer, Cool, Design, durability, Gadgets, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod, iPod Touch, iPod Touch, iwood, wooden case ... More
Eco-Friendly Harddrive Lowers Carbon Footprint!
Here’s a cool eco-friendly harddrive called “[re]drive” by Fabrik made with materials that lessens the carbon footprint. The [re]drive has 500GB of storage and promises 25% faster data transfer with its Turbo USB 2.0 connectivity compared to standard USB 2.0. Both Mac and Windows users can use the [re]drive and it ships with auto ... More
Linux Server Hack - How to setup a Shell Script to Auto Restart Apache Httpd Server!
Well, I have been struggling with one of my dedicated servers and just found this cool script that will auto-restart the Apache httpd server if it goes out. Save the following as restart.sh: #!/bin/bash # Apache Process Monitor # Restart Apache Web Server When It Goes Down # ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... More
DIY Arduino and Wiimote Controlled Boat!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a cool DIY Arduino and Wiimote Controlled Boat all by flick of the wrist. Now, just don’t drop that Wiimote and you will have some serious trouble getting out of the water. (I am sure there’s a backup plan for that) Last winter I dec ... More
DIY - Drink and Party by making yourself a Bike Cooler!
Recently I’ve noticed a large number of people going through the beaches in San Francisco with backpacks and other junk on their bikes. I think they were doing some kind of California coastal ride but here’s a great way to add a bike cooler to your bike in case do something similar. An insulated bike cooler makes an excellent additio ... More
Custom Eye Lamp Just for you!
Check out these glass-blown eye lamps you can order that are exact clones of your actual eyes. The hand blown glass eyeball lamps made by Glassblower Livio Serena in Murano are based on exact clones of your actual eye color. Order them through 5.5 Designers. via shinyshiny - ifitshipitshere clones, Consumer, Cool, Design, designers, eye color, ... More
RFID Electric Doggy Door!
Finally, you wil be able to give your dog an automatic pet door that will activate via RFID. PlexiDor Electronic “reads” the key code on the RFID key and opens only for your pet. Panel unlocks and slides up like a mini garage door. The main frame has a low profile of just 1 5/8″ in thickness. Door plugs into household outlet or ... More
DIY - How to Make your own iPhone Charger!
You could probably take any cellphone adaptor and convert it into an iPhone charger pretty easy but here’s a cool DIY showing you how to make your own iPhone charger. All you need are the 4 resistors stated above. I have modified some values of the resistors because of some miscalculation. Connect them as shown and provide the circuit with ... More
July 27, 2008
AmazonWatcher - Auto-Order Software for Amazon!
Here’s a cool software that will auto-order all those Amazon products still out of stock. I know this will come in handy as I have sometimes encountered products that are out of stock. AmazonWatcher is a software tool that allows you to monitor the availability and price change on hot items and helps you catch them before they’re gon ... More
DIY - How to Make an LED Cube!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a cool DIY on how to make an LED Cube! 64 LEDs makes up this 4 by 4 by 4 cube, controlled by an Atmel Atmega16 microcontroller. Each LED can be addressed individually in software, enabling it to display amazing 3d animations! via instructables 3d ... More
MySQL HACK - MySQL Performance Tuning
If you are a webmaster and you run a dedicated server, you might want to watch this video and learn some insights into MySQL performance tuning. Jay Pipes, MySQL employee and co-author Pro MySQL, gave a great presentation to Google employees which covers a number of techniques for tuning performance on MySQL. His examples include debugging and an ... More
DIY Green/Red Laser Projector!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Wow, check out this green/red laser projector which can do animations. This is one of my experimental Dance/Trance songs from 2000. I build laser systems for fun so I have put together pictures and clips from assembly to a full working system to go with the son ... More
Back To The Future Hoverboard Scene!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Remember the original hoverboard on sale for $30K on eBay? Well, here’s a clip from the movie to remind you of the good ol’ days. video via gizmodo 30k, back-to-the-future, Consumer, Cool, ebay, Entertainment, good ol days, hoverboard ... More
DJ Booth Homelander - DJing in style!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode For the ultimate DJing experience, you might want to check out DJ Booth Homelander, which consists of stylish design combined with solid music. .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: ce ... More
July 26, 2008
Skull Made from Recycled Cassette Tapes!
While the skull looks pretty normal from a far distance, you will notice that a bunch of old cassette tapes have been used for constructing the skull if you look very carefully. This is a cool way to recycle your old cassette tapes and make a scary plastic sculpture for your home. Just make sure to transfer all your music digitally using a cass ... More
Sony Ericsson MBS-200 Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker!
Remember our review of Top 10 Best Speakers for iPod/iPhones? Well we didn’t cover any wireless speakers and here’s a great find, a Sony Ericsson MBS-200 Bluetooth wireless portable speaker! It’s not available right now but you should be order it here soon. Measuring 10.5 cm in diameter, the “ball” features OLED display on ... More
Sea Bream Fish Robot!
Check out this giant Sea Bream fish robot. It’s almost real you want to chop it up for some nice stew or sushi. The fish weighs a whopping 15.4 pounds, but it has a unique propulsion system that lets it move its tail and silently scoot through the water like a real fish. The body is made of silicone and the scales were hand-painted on for ... More
DIY - How to Make a Paper Wallet!
I too, admit to having to endure endless months without money to buy a new wallet. Here’s a great way to make a paper wallet when you are hopeless to even buy a $5 wallet. One sheet of 8.5 by 11 paper folded, with minimal cutting, and one piece of tape = durable, seamless, useable, write-onable, minimalist wallet. via instructables Consu ... More
Interactive Multi-Touch Projector Screen!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a really cool demo of an interactive projector screen or is it Multi-Touch Projector? The basic idea is really simple: a program running on the PC will process t ... More
July 25, 2008
Apple Hack - How to Replace the Cells in Your Apple Powerbook G3 Battery!
Here’s a cool apple hack on how to replace the cells in your Apple Powerbook G3 if your batteries keep running out of time. I decided to get new replacement cells from Battery Space instead of surplus cells at a slightly better price elsewhere. There are nine 18650 Li Ion cells in each battery, so I ordered 18 of them at a cost of about $10 ... More
EcoShack is a Portable Summer Shelter!
Check out the EcoShack, a portable summer shelter designed for great air-flow and sustainability. It’s a change from my regular old tent but it could be great for a permanent shelter for the summer on your backyard. I must say the setup doesn’t look too pleasing to do but maybe worth it for a summer-long setup. Designed by Ecoshack ... More
Yamaha R1 Converted to an Electric Bike Still Does 54HP!
Here’s a cool Yamaha R1 that’s been converted to an Electric Bike and still does 100MPH with 54 horsepower. That might not seem a lot but it is for an electric bike. Electric Motorsport of Oakland Ca debut of the AC inductance Yamaha R1. This revolutionary electric motorcycle is powered by a 550amp 84v AC inductance electric drive syst ... More
