For this year's Halloween, MIT student Tyler Christensen decided to create something a little different to wear and opted for a Tesla Coil Musical Hat. The creation is powered by a 28V A123 battery pack, and all the electronics are included in the hat along either side. Watch the video after the … [Read more...] about Tesla Coil Musical Hat Created By MIT Student (video)
DIY Projects
DIY Flamethrower Pistol is Supposed To Repel Wild Animals (Video)
Seen below is a home-made flame pistol built by an enthusiast who wants to light campfires better. It looks real nice but the 'making' part is rather complex. Also, it's a very dangerous tool that no one in their right mind should use indoors. Then again, no one in their right mind would put in the … [Read more...] about DIY Flamethrower Pistol is Supposed To Repel Wild Animals (Video)
Weird Moto Undone Looks Like A Dangerous Ride
Thankfully it's just a concept. Short of riding a block of ice on two wheels, the Moto Undone is a bizarre take on camouflage ingenuity. It's a 1,000w electric motorcycle whose body is covered in shiny chrome. The effect is, from a distance, the rider looks like he/she is floating in mid-air. An … [Read more...] about Weird Moto Undone Looks Like A Dangerous Ride
Asking For Trouble: The DIY Wolverine Adamantium Claws
Fine, the claws aren't coming out between his knuckles. The point is they are real blades. Ice skating blades, to be specific. Here they've been sharpened to deadly, uh, sharpness. It can cut salami a dozen different ways for sure. The guy wearing them? He's no Logan, and he sure doesn't have … [Read more...] about Asking For Trouble: The DIY Wolverine Adamantium Claws
Indie Director Shoots Action Flick With DIY Cameras (Video)
Trust us, after you read this, you'll be very interested in the movie. But first, let the facts be laid bare. Evan Glodell recently embarked on an indie film project with a pair of cameras he built from scratch. The first was derived from the SI-2K Mini, a digital cinema camera. The SI-2K, once … [Read more...] about Indie Director Shoots Action Flick With DIY Cameras (Video)
$500 Printed Circuit Board Toilet
What do you get the geeky individual who already has every gadget imaginable? How about a very unique $500 printed circuit board toilet, which has been created and is currently available for purchase over on the Etsy website. The makers, PCB Creations, are well-known for building amazing creations … [Read more...] about $500 Printed Circuit Board Toilet
Wrist Mounted Crossbow Complete With Laser Targeting (video)
If you have always wanted to be able to fire crossbow bolts with the flick of your wrist, this homemade Wristbow complete with laser sights might be just the thing you need to go with your Batman outfit. The DIY wrist crossbow took around 10 days to make from scratch and fires bolts made from … [Read more...] about Wrist Mounted Crossbow Complete With Laser Targeting (video)
Very Impressive: Halo Sniper Rifle In Lego
Firstly: Woah! Second: The detail is incredible. Third: You should read this whole post to learn how it was made. Okay, let's get started. Seen below is the famed Anti-Materiel Rifle from the Halo universe, a dread weapon that has done its fair share of alien extinguishing during the protracted … [Read more...] about Very Impressive: Halo Sniper Rifle In Lego
Eccentric DIYer Builds Google Street View Helmet
Neil Fraser is the kind of geek who's lovable and totally insane at the same time. For Halloween this year, he had a crazy idea involving Google Street View. What he did was build himself a Street View helmet using papier-mâché and an aluminum shell. The result is quite startling. What he … [Read more...] about Eccentric DIYer Builds Google Street View Helmet
Bicycle Mechanic Goes Around With His DIY Mobile Shop (Video)
In a time when joblessness is a bare fact of everyday life, it's heartening to learn about Ben Wyse's business. Having read his story, it's no exaggeration to call him a true American hero for the simple fact that he pursues an independent livelihood. As the mainman literally driving Wyse Cycles, … [Read more...] about Bicycle Mechanic Goes Around With His DIY Mobile Shop (Video)
Essential Reading: Incredible Arduino Origin Story Surfaces
Arduino is pretty ubiquitous these days. In fact, that's an understatement. Arduino boards are at the heart of a revolution in electronics. But ever wondered about the people behind it? In a feat of exceptional journalism, David Kushner blows the lid on this incredible company and its origins. The … [Read more...] about Essential Reading: Incredible Arduino Origin Story Surfaces
Well Played, Sir: Frustrated Motorist Pimps His Car With LED Signal Lights
As the old saying goes, no matter how good you drive there's always a few idiots out there who'll ruin your day. Also, no matter how good a driver you are, you shouldn't put a cup of boiling hot takeout coffee between your legs. Never! With the advice dispensed for the benefit of the willing, let … [Read more...] about Well Played, Sir: Frustrated Motorist Pimps His Car With LED Signal Lights
