Steampunk “Dardenbahst”
The crazy steampunk machine – [via] Link
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Wii-controlled robo-blimp
Today on BBtv, Xeni talks with Wired’s Chris Anderson and “airplane geek” Jordi Munoz about blimp-based aerial drones. Through his DIYDrones site, Chris is on a mission to create an under $100 UAV. The robo-blimp used in the vehicle shown in the vid is based on Jed Berk’s Blubber Bot design, featured on the cover […]
Turn a GameBoy Advance into a gaming console
This amazing GameBoy Advance mod turns the portable gaming device into a full fledged console gaming system. The hack allows for video output to a TV, stereo sound output, a new power management system, and the ability to attach a joystick to the small system. Forget the Wii, this is the better way to reinvigorate […]
Make a custom joystick from a hacked PS2 controller
Here is some nice documentation on a PS2 controller hacked into a retro joystick. Pretty cool details on the construction at the link below. PSX – Link
Tomotaka Takahashi demos his robots
Tomotaka Takahashi demoing his robot minions bots at the recent Robotopia Rising event in Washington, DC. MANOI, FT, Chroino Robot Demos – [via] Link
Design LEGO creations on your iPhone or iPod Touch
LEGO-touch is an application for designing LEGO creations on your iPhone or iPod Touch. From the website: View, post, build, or edit other LEGO maniacs projects. Create your own LEGO characters in pals, post your LEGO self to represent in share. Play and download different LEGO games or challenge anyone to a build-off! Personalize your […]
Build your own RCX temperature sensor
Since the existing RCX temperature sensor made by LEGO is pretty expensive and difficult to find, this maker built his own compatible sensor. Check out the how-to at the link below. Building a RCX-compatible temperature sensor – Link