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Electricity DIY - How to Make a 2400 Volt Can Crusher!

by max on May 4th, 2009
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Here’s a fun DIY that shows you how to make a 2400 volt can crusher! Is that too much for crushing a can? Well, I can think of many ways to apply this for can recycling, can you? The promised and much awaited 2400 volt power supply went through its first test run. It was a little disappointing it takes 4 firings to get the can into the hourglass shape. One of the capacitors might ...

DIY Tin Can Robot Science Kit!

by max on April 20th, 2009
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Very similar to the soda can DIY robot kit, this DIY tin can robot science kit will turn your regular soda can into a cute, walking tin-can robot. Even if you are not a kid, this kid could possibly let you finally kill some time on your relaxing weekends. “Just a CAN-do attitude…” Recycle a soda can by turning it into a silly robot that can move. Kit includes par ...

DIY Soda Can Robot “Robug” Kits for your Kids!

by max on April 19th, 2009
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Rather than buying your kids something from ToysRUs, you might want to consider getting him/her one of these cool soda can robug kits that can transfrom any soda can into a soda can “robug”. Explore the world of robotic science with the Soda Can Robug science kit from Green Science. Kids age 8 and up can recycle a soda can and turn it into a working robotic bug. Kids will be ...

Braille Label Maker!

by max on March 31st, 2009
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I have to admit, San Francisco’s LightHouse, an informational station for the blind on Van Ness has always me thinking about brailles. You probably know what I am talking about if you work in SF or you are a resident. Anyways, the subject matter is a new design for braille label maker from a South Korean designer, way too cool, check out the pics. Why didn’t I think of thi ...

DIY Beer R2D2 Serves Beer!

by max on March 18th, 2009
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Looks like someone overly zealous about Star Wars have made a cool DIY Beer R2D2. Now, this one uses a Heineken can but I am sure you can use the bigger version, like a real keg, to make a functional Beer R2D2. Anyone up for the challenge? What is Beer2-D3 made from? Beer2’s technical specs: Head - 1945 chrome BLC utility light shell. Eye - vintage movie camera lens w/adjustable s ...

Mask DIY - How to Make a Hands-Free Mask!

by max on March 16th, 2009
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Here’s a fun exercise for you, learn how to make a hands-free mask! Use it at work and surprise your co-workers. (and get more stuff done since now you are essentially hands free!) This fast and easy instructable empowers people to make a funny hands mask without having to use their hands. Now you can be funny and drink a soda or go trick-or-treating without revealing your tru ...

DIY 3D Scanner made from Regular Flatbed Scanner!

by max on February 24th, 2009
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a video of a DIY 3D scanner made from regular flatbed scanner. It can only scan cylindrical objects but sure hell beats any over-priced 3D scanners. “I modified a Dell scanner in such a way that it can used to scan cylindrical objects such as a soda can or, in this case, an energy ...

Fun Interesting Gadgets for your Bedroom!

by max on January 18th, 2009
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Check out this Pin Clock that uses individual little pins to display time, how cool is that!The Soda Cup Telephone definitely will keep all your secret conversations in stealth mode.If you have a small room that doesn’t get much fresh air, definitely try this air purifying ionizer. Check out the Sleep Revolution Blog for more gadgets/stuff you can get/do for your bedroom. ...

Lizard made from Soda and Bottle Caps!

by max on September 16th, 2008
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Lizard made from Soda and Bottle Caps! Check out this cool lizard, all made from soda and bottle caps. What’s interesting is the artist behind this Lizard, Val Hunt makes all kinds of neat things with recycled material (crap). We need more artists like this who can turn something trash into work of art. Great stuff Val, keep ‘em coming. Reincarnated Rubbish is Val Hunt̵ ...

DIY - Build Your own Studio Apartment!

by max on June 12th, 2008
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If this is true and anything like I bought from IKEA, you better watch out as the apartment WILL fall apart after 6 months of use. (Exceptions: If it’s overpriced, it’s not gonna break.) The furniture giant from Sweden is going viral with this giant box seen on Brooklyn streets promoting a new store in the NYC Borough. Build your own studio apartment with all the wooden pe ...