Check out this new one handed Xbox 360 controlled from moder Ben Heck.

This is a revised version of Ben’s original one handed Xbox 360 controller, which now features a more ergonomic grip.

It features a swivelling trigger are, and it even has a PlayStation D-pad integrated into the controller.

This is just a prototype at the moment, so no word on whether it will go into production.

Head on over to BenHeck.com for more details and pictures.

Check out this amazing mod for moder Hiedo Takano, who turned a Mac Mini into a miniature Mac Pro.

It features a 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB 3.5″ hard drive and the hard drive actually sits behind a removable side panel.
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We all know how useful post it notes are to remind us of the many things we have to do in our busy lives, well now you can build your very own electronic version.

The guys over at Popsci have built an electronic post it note, a very cool idea.

“Pick up milk.” “Feed dog.” “Finish homemade nuclear sub.” Like many people, I can’t function without writing little reminders to myself. But using one paper sticky note after another causes a lot of clutter and can be pretty wasteful. Instead, assemble a bunch of surplus parts into a digital note system for your kitchen or office. Just write out your message with your fingertip on a computer trackpad, and it appears on an LCD screen.

When you’re done, press a button and the screen is erased. Add a rechargeable battery and an enclosure, and you have unlimited (and eco-friendly) note-making capability. The project does require some computer code to drive the LCD; you can copy it here. If you can just remember that, you’ll be good to go.

Head on over to Popsci for full instructions on how to make your own electronic post it note.

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Check out this clever case mod by moder Thomas Kisner, which he built for his son.

Thomas used two Lego Star Wars Imperial Landing craft sets to build the case, inside there is an Intel D201GLY2 Mini ITX Motherboard, 1GB of Ram and a 60GB 2.5 inch Sata HDD.

One day I was poking around looking for possibilities for a new Mythtv frontend machine for our bedroom. I was specifically investigating using a Mini-ITX board made by VIA. While poking around for information, I came across a new cheap Mini-ITX board made by Intel – the D201GLY2. After some checking it looked like it would not really be feasible for my plan for a Mythtv Frontend due to the speed probably being under what is required for High Definition and the build in video too week to use for HD even if it had XvMC acceleration available like the VIA does.

However, I was also looking to build a 1st computer for my 9 month old son William. I knew I wanted something “kiddie” and unique to do a case mod for, and this board looked like it would be excellent for Windows XP and children’s games rarely need much in the manner of graphics capabilities so this looked like a good start.

This is a great Mod, I am sure Thomas’s son will love this as his first PC.

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So we have all seen the the very clever Microsoft Surface coffee table PC, well check out this amazing homemade coffee table PC from moder extraordinaire Xylomn.

I built this system as part of my disseration for the final year of my Computing Science: Software Engineering degree. Its basically a table based computer system with a camera pointing down at the screen and using pattern recognition it detects user interaction and with a piece of software I wrote images, video, audio and comments sent via bluetooth to the table are plotted on a map, its designed for collaborative interaction with multiple people using it at any one time and no matter what side of the table people are at the part of the interface that person is using rotates so its the right way up for them

Here’s the specs.

• ASRock ConRoe1333
• Intel Pentium DualCore E2180
• 2GB Corsair 800MHz
• GeForce 8400GS
• 250GB HDD
• ACER 24″ Monitor
• Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

I have to say this is a pretty clever mod, and the features that this moder has built into this cool table PC are amazing.

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Fancy a silent PC with no fans? then check out this amazing passively cooled PC case mod.

The clever moder over at Metku Mods created a giant heatsink PC case to cool the components using a bunch of giant heatsinks.

When designing passive cooling, first thing you have to have is lots of surface area to dissipate the heat that a modern computer produces. The second thing to take into account is the airflow. Without fans, the airflow rests solely on convection that is a very low force. This means that the places the air must go, must be open, and clear of obstacles. Convection means that hot air goes up. This would suggest that the heatsinks are lined vertically. This in turn, suggests that the case be modeled like a tower.

The PC componets used were an Opteron 170 @ 2,4 GHz, a GeForce 6800GT, Asus A8N-VM CSM motherboard, Kingston 400 MHz DDR ECC memory and a Seagate Barracuda 320 GB hard drive.

If you are interested on how the case was made head on over to Metku Mods for full instructions.

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Check out this cool homemade amplifier, made with an old Apple 5-1/4 inch floppy drive.

Found an old 5.25″ floppy drive at a thrift store for $5.99. It reminded me of my Apple IIe childhood so I ended up buying it not knowing what I was gonna do with it. I’m a fan of anachronism and needed a better housing for my computer stereo amplifier, so decided to combine the two.

Head on over to Instructables, if you want full instructions on how to make your own.

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Check out this fun PC case mod from moder aceedee.

This clever moder managed to get all the PC components inside a standard stainless steel trash can to produce this fun mod.

Here’s the specs

• Intel Pentium D Processor
• Kingston 1gb RAM
• Asus P5S-MXSE Motherboard
• Gecube ATI X1650 PCIE 512mb Hypermemory 1G videocard
• Trendsonic 550w Powersupply
• Seagate 7200rpm 250gig Hardisk

This is a very clever mod, using a simple trash can to create a really striking looking PC case.

via Techpowerup Forums

This has to be the coolest desk I have seen, it was created by Tom Spina Designs for one of their clients.

We had someone looking for a highly unique desk with a space or SW theme for his home theater/home studio office. I created several designs and eventually hit upon the idea of using a Han in carbonite as the top of an combination desk and art piece.

I did the initial concept and sketches and Richard handled the details, worked with the metal shop and did the final build. Two RPF’rs also contributed resin detail pieces (where better to go than the RPF for the best parts around?).

The main “box” for the desk is custom metal, as are the computer cut side boxes which both light up with an orange glow. The piece is finished with a 1/2? thick glass table top.

This is a truly amazing desk, I would love to have one of these in my office, I bet it wasn’t cheap though.

Replica Prop Forum via Gadgettastic and Boing Boing

If your a Gears of War fan you will love this Mod, by Moder Forsaken_angel24 over at the Nerfhaven Forums.

He used a Nerf Gun, a toy chainsaw, and some LED’s to make this amazing Gears of war Lancer.

Check out this video of it in action.

Nerfhaven via Hack N Mod

If you own a Wii and miss your NES light gun, then this mod might be for you.

The guys over at AcidMods have hacked together a Wiimote and an NES Light gun to make this cool controller for your Wii.

The Nintendo Gun provided a better point and shoot mechanism than the add on modules that are available for the Wiimote. This hack allows you to adapt one of the original Nintendo Guns to work with the Wiimote. Since the Wiimote uses an IR camera to look at the sensor bar that sensor needs to be removed and installed in the tip of the gun.

Check out this video of it in action.

AcidMods via HackaWii and Hacked Gadgets

Check out this cool PS3 Mod from German moder Butterkneter.

Illuminated with bright colorful LEDs, the PS3 serves as the backdrop for the Strip, which includes a tiny Eiffel Tower (Paris), a Pyramid (Luxor), little tiny people, and even a light up S.W.A.T. van to get you in the Rainbow Six mood.

via Technabob