If you have a few hours spare this weekend and are a fan of the game Men of War, you could build your own custom controller as Giorgos Lazaridis of PCB Heaven has done. All the buttons you need for rapid gameplay are all close at hand. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. Custom … [Read more...] about Custom Men Of War Controller (video)
DIY Projects
Hackvision Open Source Video Gaming Based On Arduino Technology (video)
If you have ever fancied writing your own games on your own gaming console, this tiny Hackvision gaming system is definitely worth a look. Hackvision is a simple, retro gaming platform based on Arduino technology that allows you to connect directly to your TV and run your very own games and make … [Read more...] about Hackvision Open Source Video Gaming Based On Arduino Technology (video)
Samus Aran Arm Canon Built By Father and Son (video)
Check out this Samus Aran costume built by 11-year old Joseph DeRose, Metroid fan and his father in preparation for Halloween. The pair still have a little work to do on the complete costume but the arm canon is ready for action. Watch the video after the break to see it in action. The arm … [Read more...] about Samus Aran Arm Canon Built By Father and Son (video)
Ambitious Programmer Is Building His Own Glove Controller
Yes, yes, there have been a lot of these featured here at Geeky Gadgets before. But programmer Jeff Rowberg wants to make a difference with his very own Keyglove. Describing himself as "A guy who likes programming," Jeff has been hard-at-work on his invention for months now. The Vision Behind … [Read more...] about Ambitious Programmer Is Building His Own Glove Controller
Build Your Own Browser With Mozilla Chromeless
Mozilla have released a new experimental project called 'Chromeless' that allows developers to create their own browser interfaces using web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript and others. The project is in its very early days at the moment but the pre-alpha experiment is hoping to focus on a … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Browser With Mozilla Chromeless
Lego Machine Builds Your Lego Creations (video)
Do you have ideas for Lego constructions that you'll never get time to actually build? If you do, then this Lego machine built from Lego can take your virtual 3-D model and assemble it using Lego bricks. How the Lego Machine Works The 3-D assembler machine uses three Lego Mindstorms NXT Bricks, … [Read more...] about Lego Machine Builds Your Lego Creations (video)
DIY Blade Runner Chess Set
This fantastic recreation of the chess set from the Blade Runner movie has been built over two years by Blade Runner fan Rick Ross. The chess set was owned by J.F Sebastian in the film, and each piece has been sculpted from scratch by Rick using HD screen captures from the film. The Intricate … [Read more...] about DIY Blade Runner Chess Set
DIY Android Wireless Oscilloscope (video)
If you fancy converting your Android Phone into a mobile wireless Oscilloscope, then this DIY modification connecting the software via Bluetooth is something that might be a great project for you. Watch the video after the break for more details. Understanding the Basics of an Oscilloscope An … [Read more...] about DIY Android Wireless Oscilloscope (video)
The Ultimate Slot Car Track (video)
James-Michael Gregory Harlan has created what is possibly the ultimate slot car track, the White Lake Formula 1 Ring. Its a 20-square-foot space, the ring is 1/32-scale, the lap is 145 feet long, and it features 19 turns and 2.5 feet of elevation change slot car track and has taken years to build. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Slot Car Track (video)
DIY High Resolution DLP 3D Printer
If you fancy a challenge this weekend, why not try making your very own High Resolution DLP 3D Printer? The one pictured below is a homemade 3D printer created by Junior Veloso of Singapore, which can produce some very impressive results. It uses the photopolymer-based 3D printer method to create … [Read more...] about DIY High Resolution DLP 3D Printer
DIY ArcadeDock Gaming Cabinet Created From A Lenovo Laptop (video)
Dean Liou, in just 10 days, has transformed a Lenovo laptop into a fully working mini arcade cabinet named the ArcadeDock. This impressive feat of engineering and creativity showcases Dean's exceptional skills in modding and his passion for retro gaming. Check out the video after the jump to see … [Read more...] about DIY ArcadeDock Gaming Cabinet Created From A Lenovo Laptop (video)
DIY Hard Drive Activity Skull Mod (video)
Are you a little bored with the hard drive activity lights on your computer? Fancy something a little more original? Well, you could try this modification over the weekend. MetkuMods have created a cool mod that shows your hard drive activity as glowing eyes in a skull. Check out the video after … [Read more...] about DIY Hard Drive Activity Skull Mod (video)
