Besides the Canadian filmmaker who implanted a camera into his eye, someone else in the world is moving ever closer to bionic perfection. Martin Magnusson, a self-professed “researcher and entrepreneur,” sought to literally expand his horizons with the help of some tech lying around his house. The … [Read more...] about Swede Builds Wearable Computer
DIY Projects
Backup Vinyl Records By Casting
If you have a number of rare vinyl records that you have always wanted to copy but didn't know where to start, a cool tutorial has been published on the DO IT website. You can now copy your old vinyl by using a wooden frame box, silicone, and plastic. To finish, drill a hole through the center of … [Read more...] about Backup Vinyl Records By Casting
Another Steampunk USB Drive
We've featured a number of Steampunk USB drives here on Geeky Gadgets, and the workmanship of this USB drive created by WillRockwell over at Etsy will set you back $300. The design was inspired by a "narrow bridge" sign seen on a country road, but as ChipChick says, it looks a little like Rosie … [Read more...] about Another Steampunk USB Drive
DIY Lego Headphones
If you're looking for a unique set of cans that stand out from the rest, why not try making your own set of Lego headphones as Instructables poster =D has done? Combining the two things he loves, music and Lego, =D decided to create the headphones of his dreams. The Creative Process Work on the … [Read more...] about DIY Lego Headphones
Alternate History: The PC Circa 1960
In case you didn’t know, there weren’t any PCs in the 60s. People in offices then went about work with typewriters and pens and all sorts of archaic artifacts. Despite this fact, it didn’t stop Jeffrey Stephenson from taking up the challenge of building a functional PC for the 60s. He even went so … [Read more...] about Alternate History: The PC Circa 1960
DIY Remote Control Gag Changes Channels on TV When it Smells a Fart
This gag is disgusting, cool, and very funny all at the same time. A guy has cobbled together a remote control after being inspired by a chair that Tweets when you fart and an Arduino remote control to play a gag on his dad. The guy rigged up a remote control for the TV using the Arduino device and … [Read more...] about DIY Remote Control Gag Changes Channels on TV When it Smells a Fart
Paintable Android Figure
If you fancy getting creative this weekend, why not paint your own Android robot figure? The DIY Android bots are available at Comic-Con this week for $6. But don't think these are just for Android fans. Check out a few examples of how creative you can be after the jump. Unleash Your … [Read more...] about Paintable Android Figure
DIY iPhone 4 Steadicam (Video)
If you're looking to take your iPhone 4 video footage to the next level, it might be time to invest in a Steadicam holder or even make one yourself. A Steadicam can significantly enhance the quality of your videos by stabilizing your shots, reducing shakiness, and providing smooth, … [Read more...] about DIY iPhone 4 Steadicam (Video)
DIY: Turn Your Gorillapod Into An iPad Stand
The search for the perfect iPad stand continues. We have already seen Julian's cool homemade Pencil iPad stand, and now Dylan Tweney and Charlie Sorrel from Wired have come up with another innovative iPad stand using a Joby Gorillapod. The Joby Gorillapod is a versatile tripod originally designed … [Read more...] about DIY: Turn Your Gorillapod Into An iPad Stand
Build A Battleship With Your Business Card
The gist of this new product from Tamiya, best known for its super cool model race cars, is a calling card whose content can be disassembled and rebuilt into whatever machine you fancy...like a battleship. The concept card is a mini-kit that can be assembled into a battleship, race car, and jet … [Read more...] about Build A Battleship With Your Business Card
The Pencil iPad Stand Reloaded
Last week, Julian made a cool stand for his iPad using 6 pencils and four rubber bands. This innovative and simple design quickly became very popular, and we have received quite a few emails from our readers with their own versions of the Pencil iPad Stand. The original design's simplicity and … [Read more...] about The Pencil iPad Stand Reloaded
Scan Negatives Using A DSLR & Toilet Tubes
If you need a method of transferring your old negatives into a digital format, Claus Thiim has a great solution using a DSLR camera and a few paper toilet tubes. Thiim has used a 90mm manual focus lens, an extension tube that moves the lens forward and allows closer macro focusing. Together with … [Read more...] about Scan Negatives Using A DSLR & Toilet Tubes
