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
DIY Projects
$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
Hexacopter Microcopter
This six-rotor microcopter can fly for an impressive 36 minutes on a single charge and features an integrated GPS system that allows it to return to its starting position (home) automatically. This GPS functionality ensures that even if you lose sight of the Hexacopter, it can safely navigate back … [Read more...] about Hexacopter Microcopter
DIY Submarine
If you're looking for a project to keep you busy this weekend, why not build your own underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) submarine? This fascinating and educational project can provide hours of entertainment and a sense of accomplishment once completed. Designed and constructed by Jason … [Read more...] about DIY Submarine
LEGO Crawler Town
If you're thinking of creating something out of LEGO, check out this creation for inspiration, the LEGO Crawler Town. Built by Dave DeGobbi, this monster of a LEGO creation looks fantastic with so much detail it's hard to take everything in. The Inspiration Behind LEGO Crawler Town Dave says he … [Read more...] about LEGO Crawler Town
LEGO Segway built without the need for a Gyro
If you thought all Segway-style transportation needed a gyro for stability, think again. Using just standard LEGO NXT2.0 kit pieces, this robot uses a light sensor rather than a gyroscope to keep its balance. As the robot moves forward, the light sensor signal increases, and as it moves backward, … [Read more...] about LEGO Segway built without the need for a Gyro
