I can't believe someone hasn't thought of this before, the idea is so simple yet brilliant, the SunCat Solar Powered Rechargeable Batteries. The prototype was made using standard household batteries, and although the prototype takes some time to charge, I think it is pretty impressive for a … [Read more...] about SunCat Solar Powered Rechargeable Batteries
Cool Mods
The VCR Toaster
Here's a fun project for people who have an old VCR lying around: why not turn it into one of these fun VCR Toasters? The guys over at Instructables have created a handy guide that details how to turn your old VCR into a fully functional toaster. This project not only gives new life to an obsolete … [Read more...] about The VCR Toaster
Cool Mods – NES Controller Mouse
Check out this cool mod, a mouse made from an old NES controller. This Compwnent USB NES Controller mouse has been modded with a USB cable and a new chip, allowing it to function as a mouse on both PC and Mac systems. The transformation of a classic NES controller into a functional mouse is a … [Read more...] about Cool Mods – NES Controller Mouse
Steam Powered R2-D2 (R2 Steam Too)
Check out this fun R2D2 which is powered by steam, created by the guys over at Crabfu. This fun steam powered R2-D2, now called R2-Steam Too was created using a broken Hasbro Interactive Droid, in which the electric motors were replaced with a shaft and sprockets which were attached on the … [Read more...] about Steam Powered R2-D2 (R2 Steam Too)
Cool Mods – Asus Eee PC UMPC Mod
Check out this cool UMPC mod which is based on an Asus Eee PC 701. It features a touchscreen with a stylus, and custom casing that looks so good you would think it was made by Asus themselves. It weighs in a bit lighter than the Asus Eee PC 701 at just 1.68 pounds as opposed to the 2 pounds … [Read more...] about Cool Mods – Asus Eee PC UMPC Mod
Cool Mods – The Moleskine Notebook Hard Drive Mod
The simplest mods always turn out to be the coolest, check out this one submitted to the Make Flickr Pool by user Shozcorp. He used a Moleskine notebook to house a 3.5 inch hard drive, which he uses for external storage, very cool. "After having a book as enclosure of my portable hard drive … [Read more...] about Cool Mods – The Moleskine Notebook Hard Drive Mod
Cool Mods – The Mini-Mote Wii-Mote from DHRECK
Here's another cool Wiimote mod from the modder who brought us that cool Hemp Wii-mote, the Mini-Mote. The Mini-Mote is a minimalistic version of the Wii-Mote, with all the functions of a standard Wii-Mote in a smaller package. Design and Functionality The Mini-Mote retains the essential … [Read more...] about Cool Mods – The Mini-Mote Wii-Mote from DHRECK
The Poor Mans Netbook
An eBay seller by the name of 'brotato' has ingeniously created what he is calling 'The Poor Man's Netbook', using a large briefcase and various components. This unique creation is a testament to DIY ingenuity and resourcefulness, transforming everyday items into functional technology. In the … [Read more...] about The Poor Mans Netbook
Cool Mods – The PSone Portable – IntoPlay by Bacteria
Check out this cool PSone portable by modder Bacteria, which he calls the IntoPlay. This cool mod features a PSone, a third party controller, and a custom case. The ingenuity behind this mod is truly impressive, as it transforms the classic PSone into a portable gaming device that can be taken … [Read more...] about Cool Mods – The PSone Portable – IntoPlay by Bacteria
Forknife – The Android G1 Powered Robot – Video
Check out this fun robot, which is controlled by a T-Mobile Android G1 cell phone. It certainly looks fun; have a look at the video below. This fun robot is controlled by the headphone adapter on the G1. Commands are sent through the headphone adapter using DTMF tones. Here is a video of it in … [Read more...] about Forknife – The Android G1 Powered Robot – Video
Cool Mods – The Xbox G4
What happens when you take an Xbox and an Apple Powerbook and combine them together? You get this cool Xbox G4 mod. This fun Xbox / Apple mod is the work of the guys over at MacMod, who used a dead Xbox 360 and the parts from an Apple Powerbook G4. Technical Specifications and Features Here's … [Read more...] about Cool Mods – The Xbox G4
Update: Pencil iPhone Stand
Some of our readers may remember the DIY Pencil iPhone Stand, that we featured on the site on Tuesday. In case you missed it, I made an iPhone stand out of pencils and rubber bands so I could watch a video at my desk, you can read the full details about it here. I certainly wasn't expecting it to … [Read more...] about Update: Pencil iPhone Stand
