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
DIY Projects
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
Human Spiderman Scales Walls Using Vacuum Cleaner
If you have a spare vacuum cleaner lying around, then you could do what British scientist and TV presenter Jem Stansfield did and make your own wall climbing gadget. Jem used some modified motors from vacuum cleaners and created giant suction pads that attach to the wall, and you can then climb the … [Read more...] about Human Spiderman Scales Walls Using Vacuum Cleaner
Triceracopter
Built by Patricia Renick in 1977, this fascinating sculpture, known as the Triceracopter, uniquely combines the prehistoric might of a triceratops with the modern machinery of a U.S. Army OH6A/Cayuse helicopter. This hybrid creation was first unveiled during Renick's solo exhibition at Cincinnati’s … [Read more...] about Triceracopter
LEGO Rubiks Cube Solver Cubestormer
This LEGO Rubik's cube solver created by Robotic Solutions has got to be the most breathtaking example of LEGO construction and ingenuity I have ever seen. The CubeStormer is the World's Fastest Lego Mindstorms RCX Speedcubing Robot and is capable of solving the standard Rubik's cube in less than 12 … [Read more...] about LEGO Rubiks Cube Solver Cubestormer
Resident Evil Monopoly
If you're a big fan of Resident Evil and enjoy a good game of Monopoly, then you will absolutely love this Resident Evil-themed Monopoly board created by Nick “Neptune” Endean. Nick has put a lot of thought and detail over 4 years into creating the perfect merge of the two games and has created a … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Monopoly
Intel Places Order for Students Spider Bot
Intel has just placed an order for two spider bots designed by electrical engineer student Matt Bunting. Matt built the spider bot using spare parts and its one ingeniously designed and constructed robot. The spider bot can move around autonomously and can perform basic emotions. Matt hopes by … [Read more...] about Intel Places Order for Students Spider Bot
Pac-Man Cake
We have featured a number of game-themed cakes here on Geeky Gadgets, including a few Pacman cakes. However, this Pacman Cake created by Seattle's Jet City Cakes is so detailed that it has to take the biscuit, or rather the cake, for first place. The screen and arcade case detailing are just … [Read more...] about Pac-Man Cake
Zenith 5-S-29 Radio Case Mod
Check out this watercooled case mod which was built from scratch by Richard Swinburne and inspired by the art deco stylings of the 1920's and 1930's Zenith radios. The Art Deco style was captured using a replica radio dial, dial glass, escutcheon (dial bezel), and knobs for around $120 to give it … [Read more...] about Zenith 5-S-29 Radio Case Mod
Make Your Own Paper iPad
If you have to get your hands on one of Apple's [AAPL] new iPads and can't wait until next month, now you can make your own paper iPad with this fun template created by Jess Silverstone from Revolutionary Concepts. The paper iPad can be printed on standard paper, all you will need is a printer that … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Paper iPad
DIY Cell Phone Range Extender Works From 1,000 Feet Below Ground
A sixteen-year-old teenager from New Mexico named Alexander Kendrick has developed an innovative device that can be used to send text messages from up to 1,000 feet underground. Alexander Kendrick won the 2009 international science fair for his DIY device that lets you send a text message from a … [Read more...] about DIY Cell Phone Range Extender Works From 1,000 Feet Below Ground
Reverse Geocaching Box
I'm sure you've all heard of geo-tagging, the method of adding map coordinates to photographs and gadgets to use positional markers. Well, this reverse geo-caching gift box uses the same technology but can only be opened once positioned within the set coordinates, i.e., once the longitude and … [Read more...] about Reverse Geocaching Box
