If you are still deciding what to wear this Halloween and are a little short of ideas, this fantastic DIY Storm Trooper helmet created from plastic milk bottles might spark a few new ideas. The plastic bottle is cut into three pieces that are then glued together to create the shape. Further … [Read more...] about DIY Storm Trooper Helmet Made From Plastic Milk Bottles
DIY Projects
Case-mate Launches DIY Cases for iPhone and Blackberry Users
When it comes to getting a custom case from most companies, the best you can hope for is getting a couple of colors that you can snap together to make your own creation. Case-Mate has a new DIY series of custom cases that you can really make your own by uploading any image you want to be made onto … [Read more...] about Case-mate Launches DIY Cases for iPhone and Blackberry Users
DIY Pocket Pin Miniature Pinball Machine
We have featured quite a few different DIY projects here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is a miniature fully working pinball machine which was created by Spanish Modder pocket_lucho. He used a 10 inch and an 8 inch screen, plus a mini iTX motherboard, with integrated GeForce 9300 graphics, … [Read more...] about DIY Pocket Pin Miniature Pinball Machine
Star Wars Trilogy In 2 Minute Paper Animation
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
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
