Quick and classy CD top
Sean Ragan made this easy spinning top toy from a CD and a few screw-together lamp parts. He classed it up by customizing the CD with his Lightscribe drive which allows you to etch designs on the surface of CDRs.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Not-so-stupid magnet tricks
Today, on EMS Labs, they run through some fun and even useful things you can do with magnets. And who doesn’t love magnets? Make almost anything (ferromagnetic) into a building set With magnets as connectors, you can build tins into anything you like. (Just be sure to get Bawls Mints, not Bawls Buzz). Extract batteries […]
Pedal-powered hacksaw
…It was at this point that Chester realized maybe not ALL pedal-powered tools were “appropriate” technology. Happy Earth Day! PPPM: Pedal Powered Hacksaw
Jeri’s nifty Nintendo/C64 purse
The amazing and talented Jeri Ellsworth was at Notacon 2009 last week, and among other things, was showing off this awesome Nintendo/C64 purse. There are no details on it, but I’ll see if I can’t get more info from Jeri. From Rose White’s Flickr photostream. Thanks, Rose! Update: In response to my post, Jeri emailed […]
Introducing: the Legway
So as not to use the dreaded “S” word two times in a day, we’ll call this by its alternate name: the Legway, a step-powered vehicle. It’s actually a variation of the Universe Cycle, with handlebars. I’d love to see a video to see how wonky it is to drive. The builder says it’s not […]
Steampunk snowboard!
This is simultaneously ridiculous and very awesome. I like the stalagmite pile of pizza boxes on the table in the second image. The joys of making and the all-night work-a-thon. Steampunk Snowboard by Koda & Nino [via Steampunk Workshop]
Mini arcade awesomeness
Pocket_lucho builds some excellent pint-sized arcade cabinets using PSOne LCDs and controls from inexpensive all-in-one consoles. Beyond the electronics, the real star ingredients here are the wood panels, carefully crafted for that classic cabinet feel. More images available on the original forum post (translation). [via Hack a Day]