So there's this Dmitriy Khrishtenko guy who has quite the awesome hobby that combines watches and a passion for minuscule engineering. When combined, the result is the non-garage he's assembled of self-made scale model motorcycles and cars. Keep in mind all the parts he uses are taken from dead … [Read more...] about Brilliant Artisan Builds Scale Models Out Of Watch Parts
DIY Projects
How Does A Madman Erase A CD?
With a lot of voltage. That's how some dude in the UK went about testing his new toy. Basically, an innocent CD is placed between two electrodes and at the flick of a switch--Bzzzzzzzzzzzz. A powerful electric current shreds the CD's aluminum layer in a matter of seconds. Below is a screenshot from … [Read more...] about How Does A Madman Erase A CD?
Tiny Flatscreen Dollhouse TV Is Impressive To Look At
Some Spanish dude going by the name Amatheria is selling flatscreen TVs for people's dollhouses on Etsy. They're pretty expensive at upwards of $200, but the craftsmanship is undeniable. He originally stuck to doing doll sized furniture based on IKEA designs, but recently ventured into consumer … [Read more...] about Tiny Flatscreen Dollhouse TV Is Impressive To Look At
Working Mini Crossbow Is For Super Stealth Assassination
Laugh all you want, but this finger-operated lethal weapon can shoot flaming bolts at various furniture and inflict serious damage, so dwarves beware! The picture below superbly illustrates the scale of this minuscule death device. Imagine having one on each hand and facing a horde of midget … [Read more...] about Working Mini Crossbow Is For Super Stealth Assassination
WilliamsWarn Personal Brewery Makes Home Brew Simple
My uncle once had a home brew beer kit that had instructions with as many steps as making a cake from scratch. You had to mix up ingredients in one jug and then put it in another to ferment and then carbonate in another. It was a complex process. WilliamsWarn has made the process of brewing beer at … [Read more...] about WilliamsWarn Personal Brewery Makes Home Brew Simple
IOIO Turns Your Android Phone Into A Controller
Say you've got an electronics project going full blast and need to test it—what to do? Israeli tinkerer Ytai Ben-Tsvi worked his DIY magic to create the IOIO (pronounced yoyo). It's a nimble slice of hardware that connects to an Android phone via USB. According to the Make blog where Ytai's IOIO … [Read more...] about IOIO Turns Your Android Phone Into A Controller
Kanye West Autographed Bike From Akira Is On Sale At Craigslist
A long time ago, before Kanye embarrassed himself during a particular music awards, there was a video shoot for the song "Stronger." In it, this replica of Kaneda's bike from "Akira," perhaps the greatest animated film of the 20th century, had a short cameo. That cameo never made the final cut, so … [Read more...] about Kanye West Autographed Bike From Akira Is On Sale At Craigslist
DIY Tupperware Turret Is A Silent Killer
Don't get us wrong: it's 100% non-lethal. Well, maybe not against cockroaches. Yeah sure, it might not look like much. But it's actually a remote controlled (non lethal) air soft sentry gun that can tilt up to 45 degrees. Taking off the lid reveal the simple inner workings of the gun, which is … [Read more...] about DIY Tupperware Turret Is A Silent Killer
DIY Machete Sling Shot Is A Gruesome Accident Waiting To Happen
All it takes is a snap of the rubber string, the machete dislodged from its place, and a casualty. After that, it's "Look ma, no hand!" Seriously now, pictured below is a sling shot rifle the length of a musket that launches a machete. Yeah, we know—what the heck, right? If the pictorial evidence … [Read more...] about DIY Machete Sling Shot Is A Gruesome Accident Waiting To Happen
DIY iPhone Hotshoe Adds A Light Meter To Your DSLR
There is a cool application for the iPhone, called Pocket Light Meter, which turns your iPhone into a light meter and will tell you what settings to use on your DSLR to get the best photo. The app uses the camera on your iPhone to let you know what shutter speed, f-stop, and ISO settings to select … [Read more...] about DIY iPhone Hotshoe Adds A Light Meter To Your DSLR
Cash Strapped Brazilian Builds His Own Car From Scratch
It might have taken four grueling years, but Orismar de Souza didn’t let his dream die. Hackers and DIYers should take inspiration from this. Despite his financial straits (Orismar is homeless, by the way), he managed to scrounge enough spare parts and buy sheet metal to complete his ride. Sure, … [Read more...] about Cash Strapped Brazilian Builds His Own Car From Scratch
Swedish Man Prepares For The Arockalypse With DIY Shotgun Guitar
Either he had too much Left for Dead 2 or was preparing for life in the post-Apocalyptic wastes. Contrary to popular belief, funny things do happen in Sweden, like that unfortunate man who wanted his heavy metal addiction diagnosed as a mental illness so he could get government benefits. Anyway, … [Read more...] about Swedish Man Prepares For The Arockalypse With DIY Shotgun Guitar
