It is the end of another week here at Geeky Gadgets. This week, we have seen lots of cool new gadgets and gizmos, plus plenty of fun geeky gear. So, it is time for our weekly round-up of our most popular posts. My personal favorites this week were the Electronic Rock Guitar T-Shirt and the Air … [Read more...] about Weekly Gadgets Roundup – 1st November 2009
DIY Projects
DIY Rubik Cube USB Flash Drive
If you have a few hours spare this weekend, perhaps you could try your hand at making this retro flash USB drive made from a couple of old Rubik Cube squares. This innovative little device took the maker about 3 days to complete. By lining up the square, the USB connector appears in the front ready … [Read more...] about DIY Rubik Cube USB Flash Drive
Dead Tauntaun Star Wars Wedding Cake
Check out this original wedding cake that has been designed to show the scene in Star Wars where Luke is put inside a Tauntaun to keep him warm during an Ice Storm. This must be one of the most original wedding cakes I've ever seen, and the cake has fantastic detailing, including some lovely … [Read more...] about Dead Tauntaun Star Wars Wedding Cake
The Best iPhone Costume Award
These iPhone costumes are going to take some beating this Halloween. Created from LCD TVs and using car batteries for power, these costumes are a marvel of creativity and engineering. Unfortunately, the screens are not touch-sensitive, and the actual iPhones are mounted on the top of the LCD … [Read more...] about The Best iPhone Costume Award
Personal Virtual Reality Cocoon
Developed by the students at Iwata-Yano Laboratory at the University of Tsukuba, this 'Media Vehicle' is designed to be a personal virtual reality cocoon. Whilst inside, you look at a spherical display and it is supposed to allow users to move around both in the real world and a virtual … [Read more...] about Personal Virtual Reality Cocoon
Worlds Largest Lego Mario
If you have a few Lego bricks lying around, you could try building yourself a Mario or just put in a bid for this monster-sized Lego Mario that is being auctioned on currently at 2,650 Euros. The creator Dirk VH is donating the proceeds to charity. The Netherlands’ Game Mania commissioned Dirk to … [Read more...] about Worlds Largest Lego Mario
Mini DV Case iPhone Stand
We've featured a number of innovative DIY iPhone stands here at Geeky Gadgets, and this one is yet another simple and effective mod. If you have any old Mini DV tapes lying around, then you already have a built-in iPhone stand waiting for action. Just open it up and drop in your iPhone. I couldn't … [Read more...] about Mini DV Case iPhone Stand
DIY Gear Clock
Alan Parekh of Hacked Gadgets has created an industrial-looking clock from wooden gears, a PIC microcontroller, and a scavenged stepper motor. This unique project blends traditional woodworking with modern electronics to create a functional and visually appealing timepiece. Check out the video after … [Read more...] about DIY Gear Clock
Photojojo’s DIY Camera Hand Strap
Here is a useful accessory for your digital camera that you can make yourself, the DIY camera hand strap from the guys over at Photojojo. “Butterfingers”, they called us. “Slippery Sam.” “Ol’ Johnny Drop-a-Lot.” Fine, we said. Names can’t hurt us. But then we dropped our 17th battered camera … [Read more...] about Photojojo’s DIY Camera Hand Strap
Hack: PS/2 Keyboard Connection to iPhone
Beware, this is not a straightforward and pretty involved method of connection and requires a few uber hacking skills to complete from the look of it. But if you fancy giving it a go, a guy at AwghBlog demonstrates how this PS/2 keyboard to an iPhone connection works and how to set it up in detail … [Read more...] about Hack: PS/2 Keyboard Connection to iPhone
WiFi Dowsing Rod
If you have real problems hopping on to a Wifi network while you're out and about, your worries are over. You can now slip this Wifi dowsing rod into your pocket to help you find those elusive Wifi networks. Designed by a team of innovative engineers, the rod is designed to make you feel more earthy … [Read more...] about WiFi Dowsing Rod
DIY Speakers made from Hard Drives
Well, this is a first! I never thought you would be able to make speakers from computer hard drives, but hey, here they are. This pair of 20GB hard drives has been ingeniously combined and enclosed in an acrylic case, complete with a VU meter to give it a lovely techie glow. The hard drives are … [Read more...] about DIY Speakers made from Hard Drives
