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Super Mario Bros. Easter Eggs Aren’t Playable (or Edible for That Matter)
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The Mushroom Kingdom turns into the Egg Kingdom with these awesome Super Mario Bros…. Easter eggs. These might be the most awesome Easter eggs ever. Not sure where Peach is, or Bowser for that matter, but I’d love to see these in my Easter basket. |
April 6th, 2012
Polarized Privacy Monitor Hack: Now You See It, Now It’s White
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It may sound like an oxymoron, but the Privacy Monitor is actually a very cool and somewhat practical mod by Instructables user dimovi. Only the wearer of a complementary pair of glasses can see what’s being displayed on the Privacy Monitor; everyone else will only see an annoying white screen.… |
November 25th, 2011
Rubik’s Cube Chest Has a Different Kind of Puzzle
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Instructables member and loving father Makendo made a unique chest of drawers for his son – a 10:1 replica of a Rubik’s Cube. The resulting furniture can’t actually be played and solved like the toy because it only rotates on one axis, but Makendo did make it so his kids… |
October 14th, 2011
Shuriken USB Flash Drive: for DIY Ninjas
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You! Shinobi! I can’t see you but I know you’re there. I’ve already shown you the kunai USB drive, which is definitely fit for a ninja but is priced for a shogun. If you need a stealthy and pointy flash drive but are strapped for cash, just follow the instructions… |
August 12th, 2011
Tetris Alarm Clock Will Make You Beg for the Line Piece
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Here’s our weekly quota for an unusual and complicated alarm clock, courtesy of Instructables member / Arduino enthusiast / geeky torturer Nolte919. His alarm clock requires the user to play a game of Tetris… and clear not one, but four lines on the tiny screen before it turns off the alarm. |
July 7th, 2011
Phone-Line Powered Flashlight: LEDLine
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Most of the time, landline phones – remember those? – are still useable even when the electricity goes out. Instructables user art.z shows us how we can make good use of that omnipresent (and free!) power source – by creating a flashlight that taps into the phone line.… |
June 19th, 2011
Laptop to Desktop Conversion: Less Portable, but Less Trash Too
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Instructables member Michael Chen’s friend gave him a broken laptop. Chen decided to treat the situation as a glass half-full and converted the distressed laptop into a desktop. It may sound counterintuitive, but then again he practically made something out of nothing and extended the lifespan of the computer.… |
June 12th, 2011
Glow-in-the-Dark Kryptonite Candy Will Defeat Your Super Sweet Tooth
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I’ve never heard of a supervillain-themed party, but if you’re planning on throwing one then you might want to check out this recipe for Kryptonite Candy by Britt Michelsen aka BrittLiv, the same person who made the Pixel Trash Can. BrittLiv used Riboflavin vitamin B2 in place of the non-existent… |
March 18th, 2011
DIY LEGO Headphones: Hopefully They Won’T Fall Apart
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If you think that LEGOs rule, then look no further, because there’s a guide out there that will allow you to make your own LEGO headphones. These headphones will definitely make you stand out from the crowd. The good thing is that all you need to do if you want… |
July 29th, 2010
Laser Monocle Headpiece: for Accurate Stare-Downs
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Here’s an awesome weekend project for all you tinkerers out there: a laser monocle headpiece. Instructables member Lemonie says that it’s perfect for Star Trek… fans, but anyone who doesn’t think that a laser beam on your head is cool shouldn’t be reading Instructables anyway. Lemonie improvised a lot in |
June 13th, 2010
