We have seen a number of innovative homemade cases for the Apple iPhone here at Geeky Gadgets. Now, with the launch of the new Apple iPad, we can expect to see some fun homemade iPad cases. The creativity and ingenuity of DIY enthusiasts never cease to amaze us, and the iPad is no exception. From … [Read more...] about DIY Duct Tape iPad Sleeve
DIY Projects
Steampunk 8GB USB Drive
If you love all things Steampunk, feast your eyes on this little creation complete with its own presentation tin. This 8GB Steampunk USB drive has a retractable USB connector and is finished with fantastic Steampunk detail. It even has an embossed silver train on the back complete with smoke and the … [Read more...] about Steampunk 8GB USB Drive
Boe-Bot Educational Robot Kit
If you're looking for a starter kit to learn about robotics and electronics, the Boe-Bot Robot Full Kit is now available from the Maker Shed with a USB-compatible Board of Education. The Boe-Bot includes 41 new activities starting with basic movement and progressing through to sensor-based … [Read more...] about Boe-Bot Educational Robot Kit
How to View BBC iPlayer Outside the UK
Being located in the UK, I have no problems accessing the streams from the BBC iPlayer. However, if you are outside the UK and have ever wondered if there was a way to watch the iPlayer programmes, hengehog at Lifehacker has put together instructions on a few possible workaround solutions for the … [Read more...] about How to View BBC iPlayer Outside the UK
DIY Self Balancing Skateboard
If you fancy a Segway but the price or style of the vehicle is not for you, have you ever considered building your very own self-balancing motorized skateboard? The Instructables website can show you how. However, be warned this is not a build for the faint-hearted and can cost from as little as a … [Read more...] about DIY Self Balancing Skateboard
$20 DIY Android Cell Phone Cardboard Truckbot
Tim Heath and Ryan Hickman have ingeniously created an inexpensive robotic prototyping environment using an Android phone, cardboard from the trash, and around $20 worth of components. This innovative approach leverages the capabilities of a standard smartphone to keep costs down while providing a … [Read more...] about $20 DIY Android Cell Phone Cardboard Truckbot
The Spoon And Fork iPhone Stand
We have seen a number of different iPhone stands here at Geeky Gadgets, like our own homemade recycled CD iPhone stand. The latest one is probably the most creative iPhone stand we have seen yet, the Spoon And Fork iPhone Stand. As you can see from the photos, the Spoon And Fork iPhone Stand looks … [Read more...] about The Spoon And Fork iPhone Stand
How To Restore An Abused iPhone
The iPhone is one of the most popular gadgets available today. However, one of the main problems with it is that the case suffers from scratches and wear and tear. This can be quite frustrating for users who want to keep their devices looking pristine. Fortunately, there are ways to restore your … [Read more...] about How To Restore An Abused iPhone
Portable Wii Laptop Mod
This Wii laptop mod by OMGPedoBear is constructed from expanded PVC sheets and has a massive 17" LCD monitor screen fitted. Extra fans had to be added to keep the Wii console cool in such a flat case. Together with a full QWERTY keyboard and DVD drive of course. Wii games are loaded upside down … [Read more...] about Portable Wii Laptop Mod
Doom Box Retro Gaming
If you enjoyed the original Doom then this dedicated gaming Doom Box will bring back memories. The Doom Box has been built using a Kodak DC290 camera that had a broken lens. The camera runs the Digita OS so JJ the creator was able to use the Doom port that already existed. Then stripped down the … [Read more...] about Doom Box Retro Gaming
Lego Star Wars Foosball Table
This has to be one of the coolest DIY creations we have seen here at Geeky Gadgets, combining some of our favourite things, Lego, Star Wars, and Soccer. This fun Lego Star Wars Foosball Table was created by Flickr user 2 x 4, and if you take a close look at the pictures you will see that the whole … [Read more...] about Lego Star Wars Foosball Table
Continuous Toppling Domino Sculpture
I've always enjoyed watching toppling domino world records and very occasionally setting up the odd small one from the box of dominoes in the house when I was young. The only trouble is the hassle of setting them back up again. Well, the Ouroborus Domino sculpture rebuilds itself, so no worries … [Read more...] about Continuous Toppling Domino Sculpture
