Dec 24
Microsoft’s Illumiroom immersive lighting system didn’t arrive alongside the Xbox One, but that hasn’t stopped impressive DIY efforts integrating the console with Philips’ remote control hue bulbs. The handiwork of … Continue reading
Dec 18
If you love all things LEGO, then you would definitely be in awe of this invention, which is actually a LEGO car that comes complete with plastic pistons. The magical thing about this LEGO ride is this – it actually runs and can ferry you around, although you will not be breaking any land speed records anytime soon. Steve Sammartino and his 20-year-old Romanian partner, Raul Oaida (who happened to be doing all the hard work of building while Steve was running around, raising funds for the effort), are the driving force (pardon the pun) behind this LEGO ride. In fact, there are four engines made out of a total of 256 LEGO pistons, and they run beautifully on compressed air as fuel.
Apart from the wheels and load bearing components, the rest of the car itself is made out of LEGO bricks. Of course, this means that the seat would not be too comfortable as leather on a long journey, but it is an achievement worth marveling it. You will be able to hit a top speed of 20 miles per hour in this ride, and right now, the “Super Awesome Micro Project” as it is known is parked somewhere in Melbourne. [Project Page]
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Dec 17
I love a good wreath during the holidays. But forget all of your pine cones and glittery ornaments. A wreath should be geeky and show everything that you love on it. Well, the folks over at Our Nerd Home have created just such a wreath. And it is an instant Christmas classic as far as I’m concerned.
They combined a ton of different and equally awesome geeky things on their bright wreath, with icons representing Robocop, LEGO, the TARDIS, Batman, Fallout, Q*Bert, Heisenberg and more. Now that’s a wreath.
It looks more difficult to make than it is. They just drew the shapes onto foam board, cut them with an X-acto knife, and used markers and paint to add the bright colors. It looks very dimensional. You can make one yourself and put all of your favorite geeky things on it.
Ok, it’s not as classic as this wreath, but it’s still pretty awesome.
[via Nerd Approved]
Dec 17
Touchpads? Meh. Touchscreens? Bleh. Powergloves? Oh hell yes. Unfortunately/Obviously no one is in the business of making powerglove pointer devices for your computer right now, but don’t let that stop you from hacking together your own, you wonderful psycho.
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Dec 16
An intricate device like a camera doesn’t seem like an obvious build-it-yourself project. But when there’s a will there’s a way, and one way is Last Camera. It’s a 35mm film camera you put together for some real-life Instagrammy, analog fun.
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Dec 14
Christmas tree decorating – do you stick with a theme, let the kids do
it, get creative with the tree itself? The options are endless. Here are some of most unique, awsome and a little crazy "trees" we’ve found this
season.
Dec 13
Innovate Transporting Party Food, Win Great Kitchen Swag From Instructables Potluck Contest!
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When bringing food to a party, you’re worried about it tipping over in
the car, getting too cold, melting or otherwise morphing into a
gross-looking glob before you get there. If you’re perfected
transporting casseroles, pies and other snacks, enter the Potluck
Contest to win some sweet swag!
Dec 13
Don’t be fooled- the finely crafted wooden cars made by Automoblox are much more complicated toy than you’d think. While it’s really cool to see little kids assemble their own sturdy and brilliantly designed car, the real fun starts when you mix two or more vehicles together!
Dec 13
There’s a long running joke that kids would rather play with the cardboard box than the toy inside. And that’s especially true if that cardboard can then be transformed into an articulated 20-inch tall robot like our friend here.
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Dec 12
GabCAD is excited to present the “Gears of Innovation” competition, where engineers, designers and inventors are challenged to create a 3D printed design that incorporates three or more functioning gears. You’re free to let your creativity wander from there, and it may just land you the $10,000 1st Place prize!
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