DIY Projects

Make a 9v LED lamp

Make a 9v LED lamp

Chris writes – “P.O. got so excited by all the responses from the TicTac flashlight project that he sent us another of his creations. This time it’s a LED lamp created from the scraps of an old 9v battery and three LED’s. No need to use a resistor here as he’s used three 3.5v LED’s […]

Stream iTunes to a PSP

Stream iTunes to a PSP

Skatter Tech has a how to on streaming iTunes to a 2.6 firmware PSP using an iTunesPSP server app – “Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a very popular device and has sold a few million units, but when compared to Apple’s iPod, the PSP lacks storage space. Luckily, the PSP has a built in WiFi […]

Homemade Skateboard decks

Homemade Skateboard decks

Mr. W writes – “I’m a retired industrial arts teacher in Santa Cruz, Ca. selling top quality, pre-bent, Santa Cruz 31” skateboard blanks to schools, youth organizations and individuals. Included are building instructions, skateboard pattern and a truck template. These skateboard blanks are the current Santa Cruz Skateboards PowerPly Ultra Lites (with all the concaves […]

Bird house cam

Bird house cam

Drew writes – “A father and son at the middle school I teach at sent me this email: “I’m sure you will love this! My son & I built a birdhouse recently and installed a webcam inside it. In the last few days, we have had the absolutely thrilling experience of watching a couple of […]

DIY cell phone tracking

DIY cell phone tracking

Our pals at Popular Science have a write up of a low cost way to do your own cell phone tracking – “…Jen, is tracking me. Using a $100 kit from Mologogo (with a $6-a-month data plan), I’ve turned a prepaid cellphone into a GPS tracking device. Every few minutes, the phone transmits my location […]