So maybe calling it a death ray is a bit of an exaggeration, but given the fact it can slice through several types of material and reduce crawling insects to a burnt crisp does certify it a low-yield death ray at best. The wicked mind behind this murderous (and fun) weapon is a wholesome chap named … [Read more...] about This DIY Laser Death Ray Is Just Mad, Mad, Mad!
DIY Projects
Brooklyn Natives Inspire Wonder With $100 DIY UAV
We are men enough to admit that seeing the creations of Mark Harder and Breck Baldwin does tickle our inner child. It also tickles our urge to have a go at building our own planes cos they're dead simple. Really, we can't stress this enough: They're dead simple to make. Cheap too, with materials … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Natives Inspire Wonder With $100 DIY UAV
DIY Halo R/C Warthog Can Battle The Covenant In Your Backyard
That is, if Covenant forces only come ant-sized, then this Warthog can do serious damage. Because if the Covenant do show up in your backyard, we suggest you dial 911 and run like the wind to somewhere far, far away. The Birth of a Unique RC Warthog Moving on, what we have here is an interesting … [Read more...] about DIY Halo R/C Warthog Can Battle The Covenant In Your Backyard
LED Pumpkin is Halloween Decorating Geek Style
With today being October 1, it is time to start thinking about Halloween decorations. For some geeks out there, a plain carved pumpkin just isn't enough for their front porch. Some geeks with a DIY bent want something geekier like this sweet animated LED pumpkin. The guy that made the pumpkin … [Read more...] about LED Pumpkin is Halloween Decorating Geek Style
16-Bit Computer Made From Minecraft Blocks (video)
YouTube user theinternetftw has embarked on an ambitious project to create a fully working 16-bit computer that runs entirely in Minecraft, constructed from Minecraft blocks. Minecraft is a sandbox game that allows players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D world. This game has … [Read more...] about 16-Bit Computer Made From Minecraft Blocks (video)
If You Hate Glossy Gadgets a Scouring Pad will Fix That
Generally, I try to keep my gadgets pristine and scratch-free. I will admit to not being a big fan of the glossy notebooks, netbooks, and other gadgets that are on the market today. I much prefer a nice matte finish or brushed aluminum. You just can’t keep a notebook with a glossy lid clean; they … [Read more...] about If You Hate Glossy Gadgets a Scouring Pad will Fix That
DIY iPad Live Music Performance Harness (video)
If you are a musician and looking to play your iPad in a live performance, then this DIY hands-free iPad live music harness might be worth constructing to help you feel more at one with your instrument. The project takes about an hour to build with a fair bit of preplanning involved. But the … [Read more...] about DIY iPad Live Music Performance Harness (video)
Gimme Robot Eyeballs You For Cash
Check out this awesome one-eyed robot that cajoles money from unsuspecting passersby. The Gimme Robot, created by Chris Eckert, is a two-axis numerically controlled sculpture that pans a room looking for people. Once a target is found, they are tracked eyeball to eyeball until they drop a few coins … [Read more...] about Gimme Robot Eyeballs You For Cash
DIY Drag Racer Harnesses The Power Of Power Tools
Mr. Barry Lee has a lot to be proud of these days. Not only is he competing in a drag racing tilt at the helm of his own custom-built racer, it's also powered by no less than six circular saws. To think the competition arrayed against him includes a team of Royal Navy engineers, power tool companies … [Read more...] about DIY Drag Racer Harnesses The Power Of Power Tools
iPad and Speaker Bike Mount
We have featured a number of different ways to mount your iPad in some very innovative places, including velcro for iPad wall mounting. But this speaker and iPad mount found on Flickr by Mikey Wally, I think is just fantastic. The iPad has been attached to a BMX using a custom-made mount that … [Read more...] about iPad and Speaker Bike Mount
Aliens Film Power Loader Costume (video)
Check out this awesome Power Loader costume from the Aliens film created by “alexthemoviegeek” from the Instructables website, complete with flashing light. View the video after the jump to see the costume in action and how the costume was built. The Inspiration and Design Process The design has … [Read more...] about Aliens Film Power Loader Costume (video)
DIY Portable 1.25KJ Coilgun (Video)
The DIY portable 1.25 Kilojule Coilgun took YouTube user Larsplatoon two years to make, and as you can see from the photo below, it looks like a serious bit of kit. It packs a 12 volt high drain battery, four large capacitor housings in the stock, and a charging circuit in the foregrip, you can see … [Read more...] about DIY Portable 1.25KJ Coilgun (Video)
