July 29, 2008
DIY Fridge HACK - How to Make a Refrigerator!
Here’s a really cool DIY on how to make a PID controlled fridge. For this project, you will need to grab an icebox, thermoelectric cooling part, and a PID. Heck, if you want to skip the steps, you can also get a Kimchi refridgerator, which does the same thing. I had an old beer cooler sitting in the garage that Kylie picked up on the street ... More
July 28, 2008
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 - 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
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
July 26, 2008
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
July 23, 2008
DIY - How to Make your own DIY Compact Survival Kit!
If you are outdoors a lot, you might want to consider making your own DIY compact survival kit and customize your emergency needs. Wilderness survival should be taught to everyone. It can save lives, thus is an important body of knowledge. A survival kit should be cheap, and it should be simple, as this encourages more people to carry them when th ... More
DIY - How to Make Music-Syncing Green Laser Projector!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Remember my Green Laser Projectr DIY? Well, here’s a similar DIY project except it uses a speaker to send vibrating pulses to the end-results beams instead of a motor. So how does one go about making one of these things? Well, I made every effort to ma ... More
July 22, 2008
DIY - How to Build your own Tupperware iPod Boombox!
Here’s a really cheap way to build your own Tupperware iPod Boombox. An Easy Cheap way to make a sweet boombox for your iPod. Uses dollar store tupperware styrofoam, and cheap speakers to make a surprisingly cool boombox/stereo. via instructables Audio, cheap speakers, Consumer, Cool, Design, DoItYourself!, DoItYourself!, dollar-store, Edu ... More
DIY - How to Make a Box Kite!
Thinking of making your own box kite? Here’s a cool set of photos you can refer to making your own box kites! I’ve been making these [box kites] for few years, and tomorrow I’m getting a bunch of people to make them at gas works park in Seattle. So I figured I would spice up my usual instruction set and put it on flickr. via m ... More
DIY NES HACK - How to Build an NES USB Controller with NES Games/Rom/Controller All-in-one!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a really cool NES Hack that shows you how to build an NES USB Controller that can be plugged into your computer via USB to play the games and load NES games/emulator from the controller itself! Ok guys, ive gotten waaaaaaaaay too many requests to ma ... More
DIY - How to Build an Automatic Fish Feeder!
Here’s a really cool DIY on how to build an automatic fish feeder. This would be great to have around if you happen to be gone for a few weeks without having to worry about feeding your fish. This is the fastest and cheapest way to build an Automatic Fish Feeder. It automatically turns the light on, feeds your fish and turns the light off. ... More
DIY - How to Build an Underwater ROV!
Here’s a really cool underwater ROV project that has detailed documentation on how to build one yourself. The ROV submerging technique was originally using part of a bicycle inner tube and a car windscreen washer pump. However this method was very slow to respond and difficult to control and ended up either dropping the ROV like a stone to t ... More
DIY - How to Build a 3D Motion Sensing Controller!
Check out this cool DIY on how to build your own 3D motion sensing controller. Make a 3D interface using an six resistors, aluminum foil, and an Arduino. Take that, Wii. The basic goal here was to make a 3D position sensing system that most people can build, while still preserving some semblance of functionality. To get an idea of possible applic ... More
July 21, 2008
DIY Chumby HACK - How to hack a 640×480 VGA LCD onto a Chumby!
Here’s a really cool Chumby hack that will allow you to use a bigger 640×480 pixel LCD on your favorite little gadget. Chumby is different; it is open source, and designed to be hacked. For example, the serial port is spelled out on the silkscreen for you and there’s a backdoor to enable sshd, so it’s not big deal to bring up the co ... More
Phone HACK - How to Unblock Blocked Caller-ID Numbers!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a cool hack showing you how to unblock blocked caller-ID numbers. *This is informational purposes only. Do not use this hack unless you are a law enforcement agent. In a demonstration video, a hacker tweaks said asterisk box with some new configur ... More
July 16, 2008
Eee PC Hack - How to Hack your Internal Devices on an ASUS Eee PC!
Here’s a great wiki site showing you good information on how to hack the ASUS Eee PC including how to add a GPS unit without breaking your arm off. There are several points on the motherboard where power can be draw, for devices requiring 3.3v or 5v. Ground is universal and allows for short wire runs. A diagram over the points can be found o ... More
How to Practice Jet Skiing in your Spa!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode This isn’t a real DIY but still, it’s a proof that you can practice jet skiing in your spa. via gizmodo - rgb Boats, Consumer, Cool, DoItYourself!, DoItYourself!, Entertainment, Funny, HOWTO, jet skiing, proof, RGB, spa, Travel, www youtube ... More
DIY - How to Make a Tandem Twin Bicycle with Two Bikes!
Here’s a cool DIY showing you how to make a twin bike out of 2 bikes. It seems pretty simple enough. How to make a tandem bicycle from two bikes! no welding, no fancy tools needed other than a power drill. via instructables bikes, bikes, Consumer, Cool, DoItYourself!, DoItYourself!, Educational, Entertainment, fancy tools, Gadgets, HOWTO ... More