Anyone who has considered upgrading their notebook hard drive to a faster solid state drive (SSD) but has been put off by the complexity of installing a new drive might be interested to learn that Corsair has launched a new SSD upgrade kit. This kit is designed to help anyone looking to add a little … [Read more...] about Corsair SSD Notebook Upgrade Kit Unveiled
DIY Projects
Eight Steak Knives Create Awesome Homemade Steaksaw (video)
Joerg Sprave, the renowned slingshot master, has once again showcased his ingenuity and flair for creating lethal devices. This time, he has ingeniously combined eight steak knives to craft his very own "steaksaw." Utilizing a hand drill to power his creation, Sprave has managed to rotate the eight … [Read more...] about Eight Steak Knives Create Awesome Homemade Steaksaw (video)
Liquidware Amber Development Tablet Unveiled (video)
Liquidware has created and launched a new open source Android development tablet in the form of the Amber. The new Liquidware Amber tablet is powered by a 1 GHz, ARM Cortex-A9 OMAP3730 from Texas Instruments. The Amber development tablet is also fitted with a 7" multitouch capacitive display, and … [Read more...] about Liquidware Amber Development Tablet Unveiled (video)
Retro Limited Edition Nixie Tube Desk Clock Kit
Looking for something a little more unique as a desktop clock? This retro Nixie Tube desk clock might just be the perfect thing. If you have a few hours to spare and a soldering iron to hand, you might enjoy building this retro nixie tube equipped clock. The limited edition clock set includes … [Read more...] about Retro Limited Edition Nixie Tube Desk Clock Kit
Real-Life Tracking And Shooting Portal Turret (video)
Fans of Valve's Portal series of games will appreciate this real-life Portal Turret gun, which has been created by YouTube user kss5095 for his Advanced Mechatronics class at Penn State University. This impressive project combines motion tracking cameras and dual Nerf guns to keep intruders at bay. … [Read more...] about Real-Life Tracking And Shooting Portal Turret (video)
Raspberry Pi Firmware Updater Makes It Easy To Re-Install Firmware
If you have already received your Raspberry Pi computer and are having fun, you might already have had to reinstall the firmware onto a blank image quite frequently. Well there is now a solution that might be able to help make the process a little easier, thanks to developer Hexxeh. Who has now made … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Firmware Updater Makes It Easy To Re-Install Firmware
Solar Powered Cigar Box Amp Kit (video)
John Wilson of Minneapolis has made a few alterations to his existing Stella amp kit to create a solar-powered version of the Stella amp. This innovative design is equipped with a useful solar panel, allowing you to use the amp anywhere you have a little direct sunlight. Originally, Wilson wanted to … [Read more...] about Solar Powered Cigar Box Amp Kit (video)
Printxel 3D Printer Beta Kits $300 (video)
The price of 3D printers seems to be dropping every month as new technology and manufacturing processes are used for their production. Only a few weeks ago we featured the Solidoodle a $500 3D printer, which has been created by Makerbot’s former COO Samuel Cervantes. Now a new Printxel 3D Printer … [Read more...] about Printxel 3D Printer Beta Kits $300 (video)
Binary Burst Clock (video)
If you are looking for something a little more unique to tell the time, you might like the Binary Burst Clock that Mike Szczys from Jumptuck has built. Each of the spires around the outside of the clock face represents a binary representation of the time in binary. Check out the video below to see … [Read more...] about Binary Burst Clock (video)
Wooden DIY Cellphone
It might not be the most application-friendly smartphone out there at the moment, but this innovative DIY wooden cell phone created by MIT's High-Low Tech research group is definitely a great weekend project if you fancy building your very own high-low tech cellphone. The wooden cellphone is … [Read more...] about Wooden DIY Cellphone
Homemade Blade Driver Crossbow Fires Spinning Saw Blades (video)
We have featured a number of different slingshots and DIY crossbows here on Geeky Gadgets. But Facebook user Patrick Priebe has created and published a video of a homemade crossbow that doesn't fire quarrels, but spinning saw blades. Innovative Design and Features The Blade Driver crossbow, as he … [Read more...] about Homemade Blade Driver Crossbow Fires Spinning Saw Blades (video)
Fantastic DIY Flight Simulator Made From Old Boeing 737 Cockpit (video)
We have featured a number of flight simulator devices and software over the years here on Geeky Gadgets, but this homemade one by Oakland Air Traffic Control Center in Fremont and a private pilot, is definitely the best DIY version we have seen. Using the cockpit and nose section of a 1969 Boeing … [Read more...] about Fantastic DIY Flight Simulator Made From Old Boeing 737 Cockpit (video)
