July 28, 2008
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
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
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
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
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
Top 10 Portable Speakers for iPod/iPod Touch/iPhones!
1. The iLive IBCD3817DTBLK Portable Boombox is probably the best bet for your money as it’s not only an iPod-dockable speakers, the Boombox itself is also a radio/CD player. This is probably the best speaker you can get for your money. Specs: Black iPod/CD/radio boombox with built-in iPod docking station Pair of front-firing speakers and ... More
Top 10 Weird Radios from Alibaba!
Check out this Head and Shoulder’s shower radio. It’s a really a knockoff as they labeled it “Rejoice” but I am sure this will fool many of your guests who stay over at your place. The Hand-crank Dynamo Emergency radio is really good for those outdoor camps. The Puppet radio does look real funky but it might go real ... More
Yacht Plus by Norman Foster!
Check out these new luxury boats called Yacht Plus by Norman Foster. It’s a modern piece of living and travel art that combines both interior design with travel mobility. The interior reminds me of an ocean-view luxury condo rather than a yacht. I can really imagine myself enjoying myself in this boat. Check out the specs: Designer: Fost ... More
July 24, 2008
“Periodic Table” Coffee Table
This beautiful Coffee Table embeds a whole Periodic Table” for those of you who simply can’t get enough with the table in your head alone. Close-up pics reveal that the table itself doesn’t define what the element is, rather a sample of each element is buried inside as solid block of acrylic. (The only question I have is, does t ... More
Food USB Drives from Brando!
Check out some of the gravy food USB Drives from Brando. The one pictured above are actually pizza and hamburger flash drives. - USB Fast Food Flash Drive Here’s the Pizza USB Flash Drive close-up. Looks pretty authentic too me, is that peperoni, tomato, pineapple, and green peppers? Kinda bad choice of toppings there. Ohhh, I do like ... More