Okay, it's not atomic. But you can call it that anyway to impress people. ("Hey guys, check out my atomic bike lock!") Seen below is the sheer power and might of a DIY bike lock, which is an essential tool for any cyclist in an urban area. The sad truth is bikes get stolen with alarming frequency, … [Read more...] about Learn How To Build An Atomic DIY Bike Lock
DIY Projects
City Of Light Book Lamp Is Great For Bedside Reading
It's actually not called City of Light (instead it's the Book of Light), but hey, the title works. City of Light is the work of writer Lauren Belfer. Seen below is the hardcover volume of hers that was gutted to make a nice reading lamp. Believe us, it's totally gutted. But alas, genius can never be … [Read more...] about City Of Light Book Lamp Is Great For Bedside Reading
Zelda Triforce Coasters Selling At Bargain Prices
And they're handmade! As is publicly known, Etsy is the most exciting place for tracking down handmade craziness. These coasters are no different. What makes them stand out, however, is the loving detail. Made by an expert woodworker from Indianapolis, the coasters seen below are available for $50 … [Read more...] about Zelda Triforce Coasters Selling At Bargain Prices
Homemade 555 Timer Chip Footstool Looks Like The Real Thing
As the tired old saying/meme goes, necessity is the mother of invention. The necessity in this particular scenario was a dire need for a foot stool. The mothering of course involved a very unique build that isn't as hard core as some may presume. Its design, based on a 555 timer chip, has proven … [Read more...] about Homemade 555 Timer Chip Footstool Looks Like The Real Thing
Japanese Sense-Roid Robot Is For Hugging Yourself (Video)
Somewhere in Japan, a mannequin torso is being hugged like crazy. All in the name of science and robotics, of course. Besides, hugging is nice. Just check the video after the jump. Anyway, seen below is Sense-Roid, a student project from the University of Electro-Communications. If you're wondering … [Read more...] about Japanese Sense-Roid Robot Is For Hugging Yourself (Video)
Sauron Lives! Enthusiast Builds Dark Tower With Flaming Eye
Seen below is a thumbs up for 'Evil Accomplished.' The person thumbing up His Wickedness Sauron is Kevin Walter, secret Nazgul disciple and Orc in human form. Nah! Kevin Walter is safe. He is a human obsessed with cool builds, hence this ambitious Lego build whose power would be felt in the Shire, … [Read more...] about Sauron Lives! Enthusiast Builds Dark Tower With Flaming Eye
Giant Transformer Cake Is Almost Unappetizing
Sure, sure, we're all excited about Dark Side of the Moon, which will finally be unleashed in a few days' time. While it's unfortunate that Megan Fox is no longer part of the cast (and Bumblebee is?), the movie itself seems to promise (emphasis on seems) a huge fireworks display. By fireworks is … [Read more...] about Giant Transformer Cake Is Almost Unappetizing
The 10,000 Year Clock Will Tick Until Cthulhu Awakens
No, we weren't plagiarizing dear old H.P. Lovecraft. But we did want your attention, because what you see pictured below is a very special project that transcends mere lifetimes. As the title indicates, it's a 10,000 year clock. It ticks every year, every millennium, until the fateful ten thousand, … [Read more...] about The 10,000 Year Clock Will Tick Until Cthulhu Awakens
The Beer Can Surfboard
We have featured quite a few cool creations made from beer cans here at Geeky Gadgets, like the beer can robot, and now we have the Beer Can Surfboard which is the work of San Diego artist Richard Morrison and surfboard maker Gary Seagraves. The Beer Can Surfboard started out as a sculpture, but … [Read more...] about The Beer Can Surfboard
Senior Citizen Builds Working Airship Model, Becomes Famous
The usefulness of airships and blimps really needs to be rediscovered. Sad to say, the inter-war flying behemoths were plagued by bad press and catastrophic accidents that doomed them to obsolescence. Several generations since, the only remaining impression of airships likely stems from a scene in … [Read more...] about Senior Citizen Builds Working Airship Model, Becomes Famous
Bandi Scarab PC By Paul Bangdiwala Looks Awesome
We have featured quite a few cool custom PCs here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is the creation of Paul Bangdiwala. It is called the Bandi Scarab, and Paul wanted to give the PC a spider-like personality. From the looks of the photos, he has certainly achieved that. The Bandi Scarab features … [Read more...] about Bandi Scarab PC By Paul Bangdiwala Looks Awesome
Batcopter Intercepts Bats In The Name Of Science
Bats are a fascinating species that don't inspire the same wonder as, say, eagles and falcons. Unfortunately for bats, their best ambassador is a weird night prowling superhero (uh, Batman), a relationship that has reduced the entirety of batdom to the fringe thanks to public indifference. However, … [Read more...] about Batcopter Intercepts Bats In The Name Of Science
