September 2, 2008
DIY - How to Make your own RC Helicopter!
DIY - How to Make your own RC Helicopter! Although most of us would be better off buying an RC helicopter off the rack at the local hobby store, you can make your own if you want to with this terrific DIY guide on how to make your own RC helicopter. Flying RC helicopter is really very exhilarating. Their versatility gives a RC pilot a compl ... More
August 27, 2008
LED Swing Wing!
Here’s a lovely LED Swing Wing I would love to one day make one for myself when I get a real house. Made from plastic with fibre optic lighting inserted. On a dark summer night the swing creates a spectacular light show that lights up a whole garden in the most beautiful way. The swing was originally shown in the “Five playful chairs” ex ... More
August 20, 2008
Eco-Friendly Wind Powered Toy Car!
There’s has been no better time than today to learn about saving energy with the eco-friendly wind powered toy car. We suggest you to get one for your child for the best learning experience. Actually, I might get one myself it’s so cool… (Picture of the race car charging) Video of the wind-powered car in action: Download lat ... More
August 5, 2008
ow to DIY Arduino HACK - ArduGame - DIY Arduino Game Console!
Here’s a really cool Arduino hack where the user has hacked up a game console based on Arduino and peripherals like accelerometer. The ArduGame packs all of the power into a small handheld unit that allows you to make your own simple games. The OLE display is responsible for much of the power since it can store many of the graphical images ... More
August 2, 2008
ATM Bank Teaches your Kids How to Bank!
Check out this ATM Bank you can get for your kids. It comes with an authentic ATM card so your kid can start saving and also take money out for buying candy. Now, get one of these blackjack machines to make a whole kids’ casino. Just like a real ATM, you can deposit, withdraw and track your savings with this YOUniverse Teller Machine Ban ... More
July 31, 2008
DIY LED Dragon with Fire Animation!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Check out the LED Dragon, kind of a cool DIY project if you know how to engrave glass. I have to say that even I was surprised how well the dragon version turned out. Three very simple flames and bit of light and magic can really spice up the engraving. And th ... More
July 29, 2008
USB iBuddy - MSN Messenger Alert Lights!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s USB iBuddy, an MSN Messenger alert light basically. It even has wings, just like RedBull. You can buy it here: iBuddy at Brando.com.uk for $20 iBuddy at Firebox.com for $24.95 iBuddy at BuyiBuddy.com for $24.95 iBuddy at Prezzybox.com for £14.95 ... More
July 28, 2008
Digitally “Hand-Encode” Music with the Piano Roller!
watch video here - music_box_set Here’s a cool Piano Roller that lets you digitally “hand-encode” your music. This is the ‘big brother’ version of the Music Box Set. It has 20 notes instead of 15, so it can play 2.5 octaves. As a music box, it is quite a bit bigger, at 14.5 x 7 x 2.75cm high. Again, like the smaller m ... More
July 24, 2008
Lego Sushi Makes Sushi-Geeks Drool!
Here’s a perfect set of lego sushi, all definitely authentic except you probably won’t be able to dip it in real soy sauce. Let me guess what these are. Obviously, the one on the left is a roll with egg. The center is shrimp sushi. The one on the right must be tuna sushi, my favorite. (I think it’s called Maguro) Okay, the ... More
July 22, 2008
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
July 17, 2008
Make-Your-Own-Straw Constructables Straws!
I’ve had plenty times where my cup would be too long for the cheap set of straws I bought at the dollar store. Well, here’s Constructable Straws to help you make any shape and size to fit whatever you are drinking out of. Fun for kids and adults, this set allows you to create your own unique, twisting, bending straws. Use the rubber co ... More
July 15, 2008
Batman Training Cuff Teaches you to be like Batman!
If you ever wanted to become like Batman, you will have to get this Batman Training Cuff. You wear it on your arm of course and it will teach you many logic and reasoning crap. The training cuff is a completely new concept in electronic learning. It’s worn on the arm for training on the move! The Batman Training Cuff employs an all-new des ... More
July 10, 2008
Solar Powered Dragonfly Robot!
If you live in an area with little dragonflies, you might want to consider getting the solar powered dragonfly robot, which is just as good in my mind. These may like the replicators off of Stargate SG1 but we are assuming that these solar powered robots are totally friendly and apart from the occasional burst of energy when it begins to flap its ... More
July 7, 2008
Digg Robot Diggs Stories?
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a really lame robot that someone used a cheap hobby robot arm to digg stories. It could, however, be used for some really useful stuff I think… via make - pinktentacle cheap hobby, Consumer, Cool, digger, Entertainment, Funny, Gadgets, hobby ... More
July 3, 2008
Radio Controlled Stingray gives you sting for buck!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode This RC stingray has to be one of the most innovative yet disturbing radio controlled toys ever. Heck, it doesn’t even look like a stingray to me, maybe a badly designed airplane with its wings shoved up its butt. via geekalerts airplane, butt, Consumer ... More
July 2, 2008
Mario Toys made out of Sheep’s Wool!
Here’s some Mario toys made out of sheep’s wool that can warm your body temperature when you hold them. Of course, they are not super-friendly to chewing, biting, or anything you are not supposed to do with them. (Yes, that means don’t buy one for your dog/cat) Specializing in natural dolls and toys, each doll is lovingly hand ... More
June 25, 2008
DIY - How to Make a Pan Tilt Airsoft Gun!
Here’s a cool DIY on how to make a pan tilt airsoft gun. You can even buy one here if you want to skip making it yourself. “The robot airsoft kit brings together a simple pan/tilt servo setup with an automatic airsoft gun. Everything is controlled from your computer’s serial port. Attaching a camera allows you to have completely au ... More
Fire Footbag is a Fire Hacky Sack!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a “deadly” way to play Hacky Sack! Get one here. The Fire Footbag is essentially a Hacky Sack style footbag made from flameproof Kevlar fibers, that you soak in kerosene, and set on fire before kicking it around. via dvice Consumer, ... More
June 23, 2008
DIY - How to Build a Skateboard-Windsurfer Thingee!
I have always been fond of different windsurfing gadgets people bring to have fun over at Ocean Beach, here’s how to make your own skateboard-turned-windsurf thingee. If this goes on sand, I might build one. Here’s my contribution to the movement, a land windsurfer with a 3.6 meter lugsail. It sails just exactly like a regular windsur ... More
June 18, 2008
DIY Lego-Built Wall-E!
Cute lego Wall-E huh? Joe Meno, editor of BrickJournal magazine, built the first well-done model of Pixar’s adorable little robot Wall-E. The creation features moving parts including the neck and arms and rolling treads and took three months to plan. via gizmodo - brothers-brick brick, Consumer, Cool, Design, DoItYourself!, Educational, Entert ... More
June 16, 2008
Rubik’s Cube Alarm Clock!
Rubik’s Cube Alarm Clock forces you to wake up by solving the puzzle. Although not a 100% rubik’s cube, it’s a cool lookin’ alarm clock for your bedroom. We can’t help but get a little nostalgic when using this 80’s puzzle cube clock! Just like our fave toy, twist the top row to switch between date, time, al ... More
June 9, 2008
South Park - Saddam and Satan Talking Bobble Head Toy Set!
Here’s some great South Park characters you can buy and play with. via 7gadgets bobbleheads, Consumer, Cool, Entertainment, Funny, Gadgets, great south park, kids, saddam, satan, south park characters, Toys ... More
May 27, 2008
Did you say Lego Batmobile, Batman, and Robin???
That’s right, we said it. Batmobile, Batman, AND Robin is here in LEGO style. Care to replicate them yourself? Or maybe you can print out the pics and hand them to your kids. One of his recent creations is this rather spectacular, unbelievably detailed (dig the Bat Phone in the cockpit) ‘66 Batmobile he made for a builder challenge. ... More