Knuckle-duster handlebars
Would this bike be illegal in ten states? (And yes, this is, of course, stupidly dangerous) [via adafuit industries]
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Android-controlled robotic blimp
YARB is a robotic blimp controlled using an Android phone. Images are sent over wifi from the blimp to the phone display as it’s maneuvered along using the tilt sensor inside the G1.
World of Warcraft pod
Cati Vaucelle, Steve Shada and Marisa Jahn made this: the WoW Pod: The WOW Pod is an immersive architectural solution for the advanced WOW (World of Warcraft) player that provides and anticipates all life needs. Inside, the gamer finds him/herself comfortable seated in front of the computer screen with easy-to-reach water, pre-packaged food, and a […]
Flashback: Backyard Zip Line
“You could buy a dinky, ready-made kit with a short zip line for the kids, but why not make your own industrial strength zip line that will support the heaviest of neighbors? It’s a fun project you can tackle in a weekend. You can order all the parts on the web for less than $300.” […]
Xbox Macro Controller
Joe Bowers built this Macro Controller for his Xbox 360. It uses an Arduino receiving inputs from a Wii Classic Controller. The Arduino outputs into a wireless XBox Controller. It functions like a normal controller, but when you press the shoulder buttons and the “+,-” buttons, you get combo moves that would normally require more […]
Toycutter figure modding site
Toycutter is blog that showcases some of the coolest action figure mods, vinyl toy customizations, and other figurative toy hacks. Toycutter
Dumpster swimming pool
Oliver Bishop Young has been converting dumpsters in the UK into more interesting things like a ping pong table, a marsh, and my favorite, this swimming pool. (Thanks, Matt!) More: Dumpster hot tub
