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
DIY Projects
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
Room Created out of Obsolete Computer Parts
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
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
