Check out this 2-minute masterpiece of the Star Wars Trilogy created using stop frame animation and paper. Watch the 2 min video after the jump. Enjoy. Created by Eric Power Up, this 2-minute paper video aims to make Star Wars as 2D as possible. I've joined the Rebel Alliance. My first act of … [Read more...] about Star Wars Trilogy In 2 Minute Paper Animation
DIY Projects
Jumbo Nintendo DS Screen Mod (video)
Would you like to supersize your DS screen? Well, this hack allows you to create the ultimate jumbo DS screen. It's a Nintendo DS hooked up to 2 Tablet PC screens, using an FPGA in between to do some translation magic. Pen input from the Tablet PC screens is sent back to the DS. Technical Details … [Read more...] about Jumbo Nintendo DS Screen Mod (video)
Working Lego Leica M8 Camera
If you don't want to shell out quite a bit of cash for a real Leica M8 camera, you could always make yourself one out of Lego, like one clever Leica fan did. The Lego Leica M8 camera started life as one of those $50 digital Lego cameras, and as you can see it has been transformed to look like a … [Read more...] about Working Lego Leica M8 Camera
Sweet Bioshock Casemod is Something Most Geeks can Build
Generally, when I see a sweet casemod, it is well beyond my capability to build one for myself. I have no artistic talent, and when it comes to making stuff for the case, I just can't do it. However, a dude has unveiled a sweet Bioshock casemod that I can build, though. The casemod puts the innards … [Read more...] about Sweet Bioshock Casemod is Something Most Geeks can Build
DIY Hand Crank Smartphone Charger (video)
If your smartphone is always running out of juice while out and about, this great DIY handcrank charging hack can keep your device juiced up whenever you need. Its a great weekend project that uses an easily available hand crank from a wind-up torch. Watch the video after the jump to see it in … [Read more...] about DIY Hand Crank Smartphone Charger (video)
Pokemon Lego Creatures
If you are a big fan of the Pokemon characters and Lego, these Pokemon creatures created by Flickr user Filip Johannes Felberg will make your day. His latest batch includes blocky renditions of Weedle, Paras, Seel, and Gastly. The Art of Lego Pokemon Felberg's creations are not just simple Lego … [Read more...] about Pokemon Lego Creatures
Hand Carved Wooden Control Knob Comes Home on Guys DSLR
I am sure that there are lots of us out there who have loaned out something and had it returned missing parts or just plain broken. I haven’t really heard of someone loaning something out and having it come back arguably cooler than it was when it left. Such is the case with a dude who loaned a … [Read more...] about Hand Carved Wooden Control Knob Comes Home on Guys DSLR
DIY Wooden Quadrocopter
We have featured the development of the Parrot AR.Drone here on Geeky Gadgets since it was first unveiled. But if you haven't got the $299, you could consider making your very own as Greg "Grease" Lehman of St. Paul, Minnesota did. Greg's created his version from ash, oak, walnut, and paduak via … [Read more...] about DIY Wooden Quadrocopter
DIY Halo Master Chief Costume
Fancy your very own suit of Halo Master Chief armour? This demo shows you how you can create your very own. The DIY Halo Reach armor costume is made from a ream of heavy card stock, with a total cost around $15. Check out the tutorial video after the jump. Be warned though, this is a fairly … [Read more...] about DIY Halo Master Chief Costume
Father and Son Build Homemade Spacecraft (video)
A resourceful father and son team, Luke and Max Geisshuhler of Brooklyn, NY, have built a small spacecraft that reaches space and falls gracefully back to earth, recording the journey as it went in HD footage. This incredible feat showcases the ingenuity and determination of the duo, who managed to … [Read more...] about Father and Son Build Homemade Spacecraft (video)
$100 Bill Origami iPhone iPod Stand (video)
If you find yourself without a stand for your iPhone or iPod but have a $100 bill or even a one dollar bill in your wallet, you can create a neat little stand using a bit of origami. This clever trick is not only practical but also a fun way to showcase your creativity. Watch the video after the … [Read more...] about $100 Bill Origami iPhone iPod Stand (video)
Convert A Macbook Into a Tablet For $50 (video)
If you are looking for a tablet with a little more power than the iPad or other Android tablets on the market, you might want to consider transforming a MacBook into a tablet for just $50. Hacker Enigma-penguin has already created a MacBook tablet mod back in 2007 and has successfully transformed a … [Read more...] about Convert A Macbook Into a Tablet For $50 (video)
