What do you get when you put together an automatic [non-lethal] weapon and a 4x4 RC? A very dangerous weapons platform is what. But hold on, what's pictured down south isn't exactly lethal even if it looks the part. It's just a DIY paintball gun project that's looking for cash in Kickstarter. … [Read more...] about Paintball RC Looks Dangerous
DIY Projects
Smart Chaps Find New Use For Redundant GameCube Consoles
Ah, Nintendo's GameCube. It certainly brings back memories of a product that's best not remembered. In fact, does anyone even harbor fond memories of the GameCube? It was an epic fail, right? Not so, according to GreenCub, who are selling re-tooled GameCubes via . As the pictorial evidence … [Read more...] about Smart Chaps Find New Use For Redundant GameCube Consoles
Lego Tow Truck Is A Masterpiece Of Art In Motion
What stands between a pile of Lego bricks and a human being? Imagination, is what. Lego has never failed to unleash the engineering gifts of all sorts of people, from Apple engineers to programmers fixated with guns. Here at Geeky Gadgets the very best Lego builds have always been singled out for … [Read more...] about Lego Tow Truck Is A Masterpiece Of Art In Motion
DIY Sous Vide Cooker Is Hot Hot Hot!
Literally. Don't you see the boiling water that meat is soaking in? What makes this particular build special, you ask? Well, your average Sous Vide Cooker is a gadget used by top-of-the-line culinary artists. The one pictured below was made by some guy who didn’t have the cash to buy the real thing. … [Read more...] about DIY Sous Vide Cooker Is Hot Hot Hot!
Russian Man Builds His Own Propeller Skis
Winter does funny things to people. Other than cabin fever, a man can be driven to blow up the snow on his yard or build a small tracked engine to propel himself in skis. Apparently, this Russian dude had a better idea: Strap on a propeller and zoom! MacGyver would be proud. The grainy picture … [Read more...] about Russian Man Builds His Own Propeller Skis
Say Hello To The Nes Paul, The Nes Controller Guitar
Get it? After Les Paul? Bah! So this smart lady is building a customized controller for her own game, which is somewhere along the lines of Guitar Hero (RIP) except all the music is from classic games and will be called 8-Bit Hero, which is still under construction. … [Read more...] about Say Hello To The Nes Paul, The Nes Controller Guitar
Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos Geyser Kit Debuts
It has been a while since we talked about the infamous mix of Mentos and Diet Coke and the geeky fun that can be had with the two food items. Last we talked about the stuff was last summer when the rocket sled/bike powered by the concoction turned up. Today we have a new kit from EepsyBird.com to … [Read more...] about Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos Geyser Kit Debuts
Tinkerer Builds Terrifying Lego Tank
Lego tinkerers are unsung engineering geniuses, if you ask us. (Ever read about the Apple engineer who rebuilt a 3,000 year old computer out of Lego?) But then again, think of how dreary our lives would be without such inventive people to color it with awesomeness on occasion. If a book on Lego guns … [Read more...] about Tinkerer Builds Terrifying Lego Tank
U.S. Man Fights Ice With Super-Efficient SnowBow
Desperate times always call for extra mind muscle. In the frigid desperation of a particularly vicious snow storm's aftermath across the Eastern United States, one man stood tall and decided enough is enough. Enter his creation, the SnowBow. Actually, three years prior to this month's dreadful … [Read more...] about U.S. Man Fights Ice With Super-Efficient SnowBow
DIY Chopsticks iPad Stand Is Clever Clever Clever
iPad stands. There's no end to them. Mostly cheap, sometimes clever, and occasionally inventive. To spare yourself having to shop for a suitable tablet rack, just help yourself to some chopsticks and wood glue. That's all it takes to build a DIY iPad stand that's perfect for the kitchen. The … [Read more...] about DIY Chopsticks iPad Stand Is Clever Clever Clever
Rock Band Builds Their Own Portable Gaming Station For Rigorous Tours
Ever heard of the band HelloGoodbye? Neither have us. Apparently they've been tearing up stages for several years now. Life on the road is never easy, especially when you're travelling in a bus or minivan stuffed with gear. But the dudes at HelloGoodbye just needed their videogame fix. Read more to … [Read more...] about Rock Band Builds Their Own Portable Gaming Station For Rigorous Tours
Team Fortress 2 Makes Presence Felt At Recent Ohayocon
Apparently some anonymous dude was man enough to post a few interesting Ohayocon pics on Flickr. (Quite the fascinating gallery of surprises it is.) Considering the amount of awesome involved, it comes as no surprise the pic below has spread across many a blog, eliciting much favor and praise. … [Read more...] about Team Fortress 2 Makes Presence Felt At Recent Ohayocon
