nPod – Portable NES
Ben has a new console meets handheld creation – the nPod. The nPod is a NES with 3.5″ screen, runs on 4 AA’s and uses the original NES cartridges, here’s his “how it’s made” page – [via] – Link.
DIY Projects
HOW TO – Add remote control functionality to your alarm clock
Ryan writes “Here’s a microcontroller hijack for a commodity el-cheapo alarm clock that adds IR remote functionality, making it easy to set the alarm time, from far away, and with fewer keystrokes.” – Link.
Amazon.com – Industrial & Scientific
This is the best news ever, Amazon now has a industrial & scientifc (beta) section – They have metals, plastic, mechanical components, fasteners, wire, springs and of course tools. I’m going to see if I can make a complete project with just is available on the new section and save the list of parts/tools as […]
Homemade Jacobs Ladder
Simon writes “This is how I used a neon sign transformer to create my own classic sci-fi prop the Jacobs Ladder. A Jacobs Ladder is nothing more than two vertical wires attached to a very high voltage. The wires which form the ladder are close together at the base but diverge as they go up. […]
Custom skateboard decks, plans and tools
Ted writes “Anyone into making longboards or street decks by hand should know about Roarockit. They have deckmaking videos in a How-To Video area that take the mystery out of making a deck from scratch. Along with this they have hard to find supplies like maple veneers specifically cut for making skateboards.” – Link.
Super Soaker mods
It’s almost summer, that means it’s almost time to start the Super Soaker mods – this site has a few projects and how tos, like Havoc – a water balloon shooter with 100 yard range! Link.
HOW TO – Copy a vinyl record
Awhile back we posted about making vinyl record clones and here’s a better how to on making a clone of your vinyl records – [via] – Link.