An Autogyro is an odd, yet fascinating flying machine which uses a helicopter rotor for lift while a standard plane rotor provides thrust. You can learn to build a DIY autogyro yourself and even build autogyro models using miniature servos. Heck, …
Have a spare car lying in the driveway? Convert it to run on trash. Jim Mason did this by using his “gasifier” to transform solid dry organic trash such as wood chips or nut shells into a synthetic fuel. Whether you have an Accord or not, …
Learn to build custom speakers by installing bare speakers in two of the original iPods where the scroll wheels normally are. Instead of gutting your old iPod, you can purchase iPod front panels and back panels on eBay for a few bucks. Just add a …
Believe it or not, there are hardcore laser tag players who fight to the death in abandoned military bases, using incredible, highly modified custom guns. As you can see in the image above, the quality and ingenuity is downright fantastic. The tri…
Learn how to create your own RFID locking mechanism using the Parallax RFID module. If you’re unfamiliar with RFID, don’t miss our comprehensive RFID tutorial. The project uses the rather old school Basic Stamp instead of the Arduino b…
The iPhone dev team released their new app which unlocks the iPhone 3G for use on T-Mobile, Alltel, and many other networks. A far easier way to achieve wireless freedom than by hardware hacking where you’d have to remove and reprogram a chip….
If you want to be the downright main attraction at any party, show up with this incredible, full bar on wheels. Featuring a motorized beer elevator, motorized ice and mixer drawer, six-bottle shot dispensers, and sound activated neon lighting. A f…
This fantastic video demonstrates the use of the wiimote, wii balance board, and iPhone to control an RC car. For data transmission, an Arduino is used to communicate between devices. Learn how to do this yourself in a future post - Stay tuned by…
Portable game systems are great on the go, but what if you want more? If you want to take your gaming on the road, don’t stop at a PSP or DS, take it all the way and install your console in your car. Learn everything you need to know from cons…
Learn to build a net shooting gun out of PVC pipe and compressed air capable of launching a 9.5′ wide net. Instead of launching a single projectile like standard pneumatic guns it launches four corner weights which drag the net through the a…
