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XM’s New Portable Satellite Radio Device - codename Phoenix ...

by max on June 24th, 2009
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Well, as soon as this new portable satellite radio device is out, we’d probably no longer need to get a separate one for our cars, homes, etc…etc… We should be able to take it wherever we want to go, just like an iPod. According to sources, the XM Phoenix is slightly smaller than the existing Inno with a much slicker interface and a rotating wheel that functions simi ...

DIY Netbook Robot Kit!

by max on June 12th, 2009
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Here’s a really cool DIY Netbook robot kit that let’s you start off without re-inventing the wheel. Whether you have an Eee PC or Dell Mini, this netbook robot kit will work perfectly for getting you a head start on netbook robotics. Three has a need for speed. We’ve outfitted this robot with our fastest ever motors, yet retained the same quick development and learnin ...

The wheel mouse

by David Allen on April 1st, 2009
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This is clever mouse, or so we are led to believe by the makers Brando, they say that this mouse can be used equally as good in either hand, a true left or right handed device and about time too. Its design looks like an alloy wheel with a large think tyre, ideal for petrol heads. Features: Resolution: 800dpi Plug and play High accuracy and reliability USB interface Dimension ...

Car Hack - How to Parallel Park!

by max on March 27th, 2009
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a fun way to parallel park your car. 1. Back up into the parking space diagonally. 2. Turn on your back brakes. 3. Turn your wheels toward the curb. 4. Rev your engine as hard as you can. Of course, this method will only work on front-wheel powered rice-rockets only. ...

Bike lights turn a dark night bright

by David Allen on February 17th, 2009
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This is a great idea for people who want pimp their bike but do not actually want to go too far as to make their bike look like that it has been used for a carnival of something. These lights are actually fixed onto the spokes of the wheel and provide fantastic light effects but only when the light is dull enough to make the effect worthwhile. They are made by Monkey Electric and ...

DIY Hack - How to Make Web Based Teleprensence Robot!

by max on November 7th, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a fun little project that shows you how to make an web-based robot that can be controlled remotely via the internet. THe main computer is used as web-control system while Make Controller is used to interface the computer to the servo motors attached. Of course, I do feel that a real PC a ...

Solaris Wooden Clock!

by max on September 16th, 2008
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Solaris Wooden Clock! Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Check out this cool wooden clock made from all wood! Now, you can use this as reference to building your own. “Her large, nearly 14” diameter wheel and unique escapement make Solaris the focal point of the room. Her unusual, and very forgiving escapement releases every ...

Lead Wheel Weights Must Not Used Anymore!

by max on August 23rd, 2008
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With Europe going crazy with RoHS and lead-free-ness, we are still polluting the earth with over 500,000 pounds of lead each year over here in the U.S. from lead wheel weights that go on cars. Why is this so important? Well, lead is poisonous and we should do everything from using lead, especially if that might end up in the dirt. Auto manufacturers/service technicians are now forced to ...

$21,000 Wheel Speakers!

by max on August 9th, 2008
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Yes, this $21,000 wheel-like speakers will blow you off as I would never pay that much for speakers. Unless they mass-produce this and bring the price down around $210 not $21K, it will remain in the hands of uber-rich snobs who rather throw away money on gadgets like this. Designed by Ron Arad and Frances Pellisari for Austria’s Viteo, the Freewheeler produces high quality stereo sou ...

USB Ring Optical Mouse!

by max on July 15th, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode This little ring mouse will help you get more stuff done by letting your mouse sit on your finger. It’s even got a scroll button so you can use your thumb or the index finger to scroll. - Innovative design, cool gadget - Mouse attaches to index fingers - Allows you to control the cursor/mouse ...