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)
DIY Projects
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)
Automated Floppy Disk Archiver (video)
Anyone who has thousands of floppy disks they need to archive but just haven't got around to the daunting task of entering each one into a floppy drive manually is sure to appreciate the work of YouTube user DwellerTunes. DwellerTunes has created a fully automated floppy disk archiving system that … [Read more...] about Automated Floppy Disk Archiver (video)
Ultra Detailed Gears of War 3 Digger Launcher Replica
This fantastically detailed and very life like Gears of War 3 Digger Launcher, which is featured in the third Gears of War game. Has been created by husband and wife team Palser and Dena of Kronos Props. … [Read more...] about Ultra Detailed Gears of War 3 Digger Launcher Replica
Cardboard Framed Tricopter And QuadCopter (video)
If you would like to own a quad or tricopter but just can't afford the $300 for a professionally build flying machine such as the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0. You might be interested in these that have been built using cardboard frames rather than the tradition aluminium ones. Details of building both the … [Read more...] about Cardboard Framed Tricopter And QuadCopter (video)
Battlestar Galactica Viper Full Motion Flight Simulator (video)
In preparation for the next upcoming Maker Faire Bay Area, a group of 5 high school students plus parents and mentors from Marin, Oakland, and San Francisco, are all combining their efforts to create a science-fiction full motion flight simulator which has been inspired by the Colonial Vipers from … [Read more...] about Battlestar Galactica Viper Full Motion Flight Simulator (video)
1/3 Scale Star Wars Tie Fighter Up For Sale On Craigslist
Have you ever fancied owning your own 1.3 scale Star Wars Tie Fighter? If you have, there is now one on Craigslist in the Seattle area for $150 or best offer. The DIY Tie Fighter measures 8 x 8 x 8 feet and is collapsible down into 5 pieces for easier storage and transport. It's also fitted with … [Read more...] about 1/3 Scale Star Wars Tie Fighter Up For Sale On Craigslist
Kinect-a-Sketch (video)
The guys over at Waterloo Labs have been busy again this month and combined a Microsoft Kinect controller and an old school Etch-a-Sketch to create a unique mod. The system allows you to control the Etch-a-Sketch simply by standing in front of the Kinect, allowing you to use a huge pencil or even … [Read more...] about Kinect-a-Sketch (video)
