Fancy using your new iPad for something a little more interesting than just surfing the web, checking your e-mail, and watching movies? Well, how about controlling your own remote control helium blimp? New York-based BREAKFAST, a creative agency known for its innovative tech projects, fitted a … [Read more...] about iPad Controlled Blimp
DIY Projects
Sony Classic Leica II Case Mod
The trouble with compact digital cameras released today is they have no soul or classic lines. Well, this cool mod uses a new Sony DSC-WX1 10.1 mega pixel camera and a classic looking Leica II camera case to bring back that lost soul. Even though the case is a fake Zorki 1, the effect is still … [Read more...] about Sony Classic Leica II Case Mod
iPhone Physical Touchscreen Knob Hack
If you're looking for a more physical way of interacting with your touchscreen, DSLabs has come up with a neat hack to allow you to use physical knobs to act as rotary inputs. This innovative approach bridges the gap between traditional tactile controls and modern touchscreen interfaces, providing a … [Read more...] about iPhone Physical Touchscreen Knob Hack
DIY Suction Cup iPhone Stand
We have seen quite a few different homemade iPhone stands here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest one is one of the simplest we have seen and also one of the best, created by Max Rudberg. To make your own, you will need some of those picture suction cup hooks. You can see how it is made in the video … [Read more...] about DIY Suction Cup iPhone Stand
DIY iPad Stylus
Using your finger for most tasks on Apple's new iPad is fine, like typing emails or texts, browsing the web, gaming, etc., but there are some things that may work better when you use a stylus, like drawing. The precision and control offered by a stylus can significantly enhance your experience, … [Read more...] about DIY iPad Stylus
NES Home Theater PC Case Mod
This mod created by Etsy seller Melanarchy has transformed an old Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) into a home Theater PC (HTPC). All the old electronics have been removed from the NES and a new Intel ATOM based PC has been installed. Powered by Ubuntu 9.10, this HTPC also has XBMC-live … [Read more...] about NES Home Theater PC Case Mod
DIY: Lego iPad Stand
We have seen a couple of homemade iPad stands here at Geeky Gadgets, but I think this is the first one constructed with Lego, made by Edgar Gonzalez. Edgar wanted to make a simple, portable stand for his iPad, and what better material to use than Lego, simple yet clever. The plot was to make … [Read more...] about DIY: Lego iPad Stand
Tiny Cannon Packs A Punch
Check out this fantastic powerhouse of a tiny brass cannon. Don't be fooled by its size; this little cannon is capable of destroying most items in your house. Check out the video after the jump to see it in action, destroying everything from light bulbs to large glass jugs. The Power Behind the … [Read more...] about Tiny Cannon Packs A Punch
5 Smartphone Guitar
Mobile phone hacker Steffest has created this fantastic and ingenious mobile phone guitar made from five smartphones. The mobile phone guitar was created for a presentation on mobile development for MobileCampBrussels. The Guitar uses three programming languages, 2 x third-party apps, a custom … [Read more...] about 5 Smartphone Guitar
DIY Abduction UFO Lamp Puts All Others To Shame
We have seen a few lamps with a UFO themes before, and one of them was even based on the animal abduction theme like these awesome DIY UFO lamps designed by Jason Dietz. When this dude makes a UFO lamp, he goes all out and does it up big time. The massive lamps stand 5-feet 5-inches tall and have … [Read more...] about DIY Abduction UFO Lamp Puts All Others To Shame
Make Your Own iPad MicroSIM With A Meat Cleaver
Since Apple launched the latest version of their iPad, the iPad 3G, which uses a new type of SIM card, the MicroSIM card, we have already seen a few ways to make your own MicroSIM card using a standard SIM card. John Benson lives in the UK, and he decided to import a US iPad 3G into the UK, as they … [Read more...] about Make Your Own iPad MicroSIM With A Meat Cleaver
Dynamically Programmable Alarm Clock Syncs With Your Google Calendar
Fancy something a little more advanced than your run-of-the-mill alarm clock? Then check out the Dynamically Programmable Alarm Clock, which is a smart alarm clock with a range of features built in. The Dynamically Programmable Alarm Clock features integrated WiFi and it can sync with your Google … [Read more...] about Dynamically Programmable Alarm Clock Syncs With Your Google Calendar
