After nine years of top secret toil, Dan Reeves pulled out his homemade airplane from its lair for a test flight. The problem: he had to modify his house so it could be pulled out and readied. Keeping faithful to a straightforward turbo-prop design, Dan dug out a ramp from his basement for the … [Read more...] about Man Builds Airplane And Launches Maiden Flight In Backyard
DIY Projects
Student-Made Solar Pizza Boxes Burn With Ingenuity
Leftover pizza are the orphans of great parties. What to do with the poor fellas the morning after? Eat them, of course, except that pristine yumminess might be gone after the stiff slices have been microwaved back to warmth. To curb energy use and be eco-efficient, a bunch of high schoolers built … [Read more...] about Student-Made Solar Pizza Boxes Burn With Ingenuity
Awesome X-Wing Fighter Soapbox Derby Car
We love anything to do with Star Wars here at Geeky Gadgets, and have featured a number of cool Star Wars themed creations over the years. The latest is this awesome X-Wing Fighter Soapbox Derby Car, which is sure to impress any fan of the iconic franchise. The X-Wing Fighter Soapbox Derby Car is … [Read more...] about Awesome X-Wing Fighter Soapbox Derby Car
The Swedish Lost Robot Experiment
What happens when 25 homemade and utterly cute robots in kiddie colors are let loose in Swedish streets? Well, better read on for the whole scoop. See, there's this nutty Swedish musician/provocateur who wants to send a poignant message: Humans and robots should learn to coexist by helping each … [Read more...] about The Swedish Lost Robot Experiment
Budweiser Nun Chucks Will Give You More Than A Hangover
When you get socked in the head by 'em, it's more like a concussion and a bed in the emergency room the morning after is what to expect. Truth is, beer cans as weapons are a really bad idea. Unless you're throwing them at zombies after running out of ammo, of course. The sheer ridiculousness of beer … [Read more...] about Budweiser Nun Chucks Will Give You More Than A Hangover
Origami Iron Man Has Got Lots Of Folds
Not kidding. Lots and lots of folds. The magical bit is the figure pictured below isn't a collection of parts but a single sheet of paper. (The face mask is detachable, by the way.) Though the details look a bit fudged, the color scheme is right and the resemblance is stark enough (pun definitely … [Read more...] about Origami Iron Man Has Got Lots Of Folds
The Sequel To The Thermocromic Urinal (Not)
Gotcha! Truth is this post has nothing to do with the Thermocromic Urinal that lights up every time it gets splashed with whiz. This is at least mildly related and involves no small amount of handyman smarts. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the Snes Urinal. What's that smell? That's success, baby. … [Read more...] about The Sequel To The Thermocromic Urinal (Not)
Pizza Box DIY Laptop Is The Cutting Edge Of Innovation
And might just as well end up thrown in the trash if the owner isn't careful and leaves it in a corner, unused. To think this clever DIY build is supposed to deter thieves. Kinda foolish, since the thieves could just as well steal the hardware embedded/crammed together inside once they've seen … [Read more...] about Pizza Box DIY Laptop Is The Cutting Edge Of Innovation
DIY Office Supplies X Wing Is Super Rad
The world is teeming with bored employees. Sure, there are a lot of hardworking blokes out there, but deep in the recesses of every cubicle farm lurks a man or woman who's itching to break free. If this describes your current state, then mentally imbibe the story below. Seen north is a DIY X Wing … [Read more...] about DIY Office Supplies X Wing Is Super Rad
See This R2D2 Turned Into An R2BQ
Judging by how many R2D2 posts have gone up here at Geeky Gadgets, it's a minor surprise that a new use for the iconic droid has found its way to our oft distracted attention. Standing before you is the R2BQ, a backyard abomination prettied up for maximum Star Wars effect. What does it do? It's an … [Read more...] about See This R2D2 Turned Into An R2BQ
Usonian PC Case Mod By Jeffrey Stephenson
We have featured a few case mods from Jeffrey Stephenson before here at Geeky Gadgets. Jeffrey's latest creation is called the Usonian, and it is inspired by the designs of the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This cool case mod has been meticulously crafted from a variety of wood, with each … [Read more...] about Usonian PC Case Mod By Jeffrey Stephenson
Lego Bicycle Is Not Suited For Riding
So don’t try to. Anyway, the big deal with this post is some dude who exercised his talents at an event called Brickmagic over at North Carolina built a LEGO bicycle from lots of green bricks. LOTS of green bricks alright. It's not functional but hey, the effort is worth some praise. Actually for … [Read more...] about Lego Bicycle Is Not Suited For Riding
