Lead pipe lamp
Here’s a pretty cool lamp, made from a lead pipe & other fittings. [via] – Link.
DIY Projects
How to do (and make) magic tricks
Vurdlak from the Optical Illusion blog started another fun site to check out, Might Magic Tricks. The site has (and will have) a lot of tricks you can learn and make. – Link.
HOW TO – Make a low cost indoor pond
Drum303 writes – “I built this pond for my living room in two days. The total cost was less than $200, using common tools and other items available at your local hardware store or home and garden center.” – Link.
HOW TO – Create your own amazing Disco Bar
Thediscobar writes “Using MIT’s controller boards used for their Disco Dance Floor, I’ve created a computer controlled Disco Bar using 128 RGB LED’s, 250′ of cable, and a built in fridge! Learn how to make your own and impress your friends! Or if you just can’t wait, watch the final video of my bar in […]
Build a magstripe reader from scratch
Tim has a how to on making a portable magstripe reader – “You will need a magnetic head which are very common I recommend a magnetic head from an old tape deck. It is important to be careful not to damage the head when removing it. The magnetic heads are usually secured with two screws. […]
Battery shaped DC-DC switcher in a maglite
There are a lot of mini-maglite hacks out there where people replace the bulb with a white LED. The only drawback is that white LEDs run on 3.3 volts, and 2 AAs only give 3 volts so the white LED runs dim. AntonOlson solved this problem by building a DC/DC converter in the shape of […]
Password painting
Ken writes “WEP password, meet oil landscape. Recycle that old painting into a functional piece of tech decor. Keep your network protected while your house guests can surf the ‘net and admire art.” – Link.
