Category Archives: RC

RC Shark Air Swimmers!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by max

Want to have some fun with RC toy that will not take up space in your livingroom? If so, then check out these awesome RC shark air swimmers that float in air and looks as if they were really swimming and alive.

See more air swimmers at AirSwimmers.com.

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DIY RC Tank Equipped with IR Target Lock Airsoft Gun!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by max

Here’s a really interesting project that could be a deadly autonomous project if you swapped real guns for its airsoft gun that uses IR sensors to lock in on the target. I think this is going to be future of wars (although I hate wars), fighting machine to machine and soldiers behind their video game console. Well, just sayin’, this project could be just the tip of iceburg for futuristic war machines. via hackedgadgets,

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DIY Android WiFi Controlled RC Car!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by max

Here’s a cool implementation of Android smartphone controlling an RC car via WiFi. I know there’s a bunch of ways to use Arduino with Android but this is an example that there’s no limits to what you can do with an Android device and your brain.

The RC car (battery powered) is completely controlled by Flyport. The module manages Wi-Fi link to an Android Smartphone and it drives the servo motors (PWM signal). On the following video you see the Android phone internal accelerometers drive directly the RC Car.

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Helicopter DIY – How to Build a Wooden Quadrocopter!

Posted on October 4, 2010 by max

We’ve seen some amazing helicopters (or hexacopter they call it) in the past, here’s another cool build using wood, a DIY wooden quadrocopter capable of impressing your carpenter friend and engineers. Watch video of it working after the break, AMAZING!

Now, I dug the old flier out of storage and thought I would like to build a wooden one. As, the original Roswell Quadrocopter was made from paperbacked foam. Seeing now, the electronics and motors are much better then 11 ye

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Nexus One Hacked as a Wireless Gas Pedal for RC Cars!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by max

Along with the fact that Nexus One can be used as a full-fledged desktop linux computer, Nexus One has been making some big headlines lately with this guy hacking it as a wireless gas pedal for his RC cars.

Sounds like a ton of fun!

To summarize: The generic mobile client connects over the LAN to the desktop app. The desktop app sends it a “surface” SWF which contains all o

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RC Mini Cooper!

Posted on October 27, 2009 by max

Just plain bored? Or need some ways to entertain your cats and dogs? Get this RC Mini Cooper for just $9.99 at ThinkGeek. Not only are these thumbnail sizes, they will virtually kill time for hours and let you have some fun.

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc6oW8PiQyQ

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iPod Hack – How to Make a iPod Touch Controlled Wifi RC Car!

Posted on October 20, 2009 by max

John Boiles, a software engineer, has just finished making his really cool WiFi RC car that uses a Linksys router (attached to the RC car) and his iPod Touch as control. You can learn how to make one of these awesome iPod Touch controlled WiFi RC Cars here.

I don’t want to take anything away from John but a little suggestion, instead of mounting the whole Linksys router, you might do better using a WiFi module for embedded processors. (or just strip the plastic off Linksys at least)

Brilliant project though, making use of W

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Mercedes SLR RC Car!

Posted on April 23, 2009 by max

This RC Mercedes SLR toy car may be what you need to fill your void of not owning a luxury car. With independent front and rear suspension systems, this 1/12 size Mercedes SLR features better handling even over real cars.

Of course, if you own a Mercedes, you will want to get this too and let your kids play aroun

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RC Mobile Spy Ear!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by max

Here’s a fun RC Mobile Spy Ear you can get your kids for Christmas. This thing allows you to hear things up to 50 feet away or even through walls.

Use this spy-mobile to infiltrate rooms up to 50′ away and listen to secret conversations with ear bud. Just pull back the car and it takes off. Parts snap together to store or clip onto your belt. Requires two 9V batteries, not included. Measures 8.5″W x 2.5″H x 3.5″D.

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