This is really cool, artist Marek Tomasik has created one of the geekiest rooms I have ever seen. The room has walls made out of old computer parts. It appears that most of the parts are pieces from computer cases and other items. The effect is more than a bit creepy, but looks really cool. The … [Read more...] about Room Created out of Obsolete Computer Parts
DIY Projects
Man Builds Own Orrery With Lego
Orre-what? It's a mechanical device whose resulting motions follow the orbital paths of our solar system's heavenly bodies. Seen below is the finished project of Make enthusiast Guy Himber who confesses his inspiration was the movie Dark Crystal. (A one of a kind classic, in our opinion.) Of course, … [Read more...] about Man Builds Own Orrery With Lego
DIY ISS Notify Lamp Glows When The ISS Is Overhead
Of course, when the ISS really is overhead, you won't see it by looking out your window. Except if you're packing a telescope that is. Anyway, there's this aerospace enthusiast and all around coder genius Nathan who built himself a specially programmed lamp that illuminates his desk with glowing … [Read more...] about DIY ISS Notify Lamp Glows When The ISS Is Overhead
The Sofa Bike Looks Like A Fun Way To Travel (Video)
We have seen quite a few different DIY modes of transport here at Geeky Gadgets, including some sofas with engines in them, but I think this is probably the first sofa bike we have featured. The Sofa Bike is the creation of Jacek Holubowicz, and it was recently displayed at the International Design … [Read more...] about The Sofa Bike Looks Like A Fun Way To Travel (Video)
Sputnik 0667 PC Mod By Love Hulten
We have featured quite a few different PC mods here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is the creation of Love Hulten from Sweden. He describes the Sputnik 0667 as "a computer combined with the beauty of arts and crafts, inspired by the 20th century and old hi-fi." As you can see from the photos … [Read more...] about Sputnik 0667 PC Mod By Love Hulten
Brainwave Activated Brain Bulb Lights Up Great Ideas
So at a recent Maker Faire Bay Area event, this Jeri Ellsworth chick walks in with a bulb in her head. Is she daft? Certainly not. But brilliant, yes. What's it for? Humor and big ideas. But let's focus on the latter: Ms. Jeri wanted to bring to reality the longstanding tradition of having a bulb go … [Read more...] about Brainwave Activated Brain Bulb Lights Up Great Ideas
Maiden Flight Of Australian Hoverbike Is Coming
Several months from now. Australians are an inventive lot. Blame it on the water or the space beer, but they're an inventive lot if given the right inspiration. For Chris Malloy, it all began with a fateful helicopter ride. Long story short (and canceling out the obligatory anecdote), riding a … [Read more...] about Maiden Flight Of Australian Hoverbike Is Coming
CanBot, Wiimote Controlled Beer Can Robot (Video)
We have featured quite a few different robots here at Geeky Gadgets, and today we have an intriguing beer can robot that can be controlled with a Wiimote, called the CanBot. The CanBot was developed by Ron Tajima from Japan. Have a look at the video of it in action below. As you can see from the … [Read more...] about CanBot, Wiimote Controlled Beer Can Robot (Video)
Russian Enthusiast Builds Incredible Matchstick Sized Weapons
We can't stress this enough: Alexander Perfiliev is the unrecognized monarch of miniature model makers and DIY nutcases alike. The elderly Russian has been plying his talents for decades now, and the resulting masterpieces are a sight to behold, if only they weren't so small. Seen above is a … [Read more...] about Russian Enthusiast Builds Incredible Matchstick Sized Weapons
DIY Space Rocket Blasts Off To Success
They did it! They really did it! A team of Danish aerospace enthusiasts have successfully tested a suborbital rocket in the Baltic Sea. Though it failed to reach its target altitude of 15 kilometers, it did blast off, attain considerable height, and crashed into the ocean. There was supposed to be … [Read more...] about DIY Space Rocket Blasts Off To Success
Papercraft Leica Can Actually Take Photos
We have featured quite a few different papercraft creations here at Geeky Gadgets over the years. The latest is the creation of UK designer, Matthew Nicholson, the papercraft Leica. The papercraft Leica has taken its design inspiration from the Leica M3, a classic camera model that has been … [Read more...] about Papercraft Leica Can Actually Take Photos
10,000 Piece Lego Star Wars Sandcrawler (video)
Using 10,000 Lego pieces and nine months of hard graft, master Lego builder "Marshal Banana" has created a remote control Lego re-creation of a Star Wars Sandcrawler. The Lego Sandcrawler is complete with lights, working treads, remote control ramp, and working crane, together with a working … [Read more...] about 10,000 Piece Lego Star Wars Sandcrawler (video)
