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Arduino Grande, Because Size Matters

Arduino microcontrollers can do so many things and can be found in robots, video game hacks, you name it. The small size and programmability of these boards makes almost anything possible. But what if you want…

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Recycled Steel Ravage Transformer: An Oldie but a Goldie

For his day job, Alan Yang sells hand-painted bone China wares, but this robot is anything but that. He’s also one of those Chinese guys who likes to make awesome steel Transformers, and is part of…

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LANDBEARSHARK Motorized Skateboard with Treads: Another Way to Die?

Ever since I first saw motorized skateboards, I always thought that there were a really great way to get around. Now that I’m older and saner, I know for a fact that these contraptions can’t be…

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555 Timer Chip Footstool: IC Your Feet on It

I really love the guys over at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. First off, they’ve got a great name. Second, they’re always coming up with fun and frivolous geek projects like this handy footstool – in the…

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Red Bull Creation Asks Makers to Make, Well, Something Cool

I usually associate the Red Bull name with large amounts of caffeine, and maybe the occasional cool extreme sports event, but this is the first time the Red Bull name is connected with the DIY/Maker movement…

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DIY 3D Printer: Straight Out of Science Fiction Into Your Basement

Amazingly, this beautiful 3D printer was built by some guy named Jim in New York. Just like normal printers, 3D printers allow you to print stuff but in 3D. No glasses required! Although this seems straight…

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Steam-Powered Record Player: Taking Steampunk Too Far

It looks like someone is taking the whole steampunk thing a bit too far with this steam-powered record player. Would you want one? Seriously, I wouldn’t. My Technics SL1200s does the job fine. However, this thing…

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R/C Squirt Gun Car Will Make You All Wet

Are you the type of person that loves playing crazy pranks? Then this Arduino-based remote-controlled water-pistol car should be right up your alley. And guess what? You can use your Android phone to control this sucker!…

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Game Racing Ottoman

I don’t know what possessed an Australian modder to come up with this hack, but I have to say that I’m surprised that it hasn’t popped up before. Lyshco is a member of the Overclockers in…

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Deadmau5 Halloween Mask Powered by a Netduino: Rocking to the Beats

Who is Deadmau5? He’s a DJ based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and he’s mostly known for wearing these crazy masks during his live sets, that kind of look like a dead mouse. He was recently featured…

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Broken iPhone 3g Screen? Check Out This DIY Repair

Did you just break the screen of you beloved iPhone? Annoyed at paying $200 to have Apple replace the screen? Well, Morten Skogly will give you the means to repair your screen yourself, DIY style. One…

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Make Your Own Spin-Activated LED Yo-Yo

I used to love yo-yos. I played with them all of the time and got pretty good at it. When I saw this little project over at Make:, I thought about buying a yo-yo and completing…

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Anipov LED Spokes Hack Your Bike Into a Sort of TRON Light Cycle

It’s true that if you have though about putting LEDs on your bike, it’s nothing new. However, this new tech from Japan will really light your bike up like none other in the neighborhood. It’s called…

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LEGO ATM Doesn’t Charge Any Fees for Withdrawals

If you’re a regular Technabob reader, I think it’s clear that you can make just about anything using LEGO bricks. Take for instance, this ATM machine, made using LEGO NXT components. LEGO-master Ronald McCrae’s incredible Brick…

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Zombie Candle Casts a Shadow on Your Happy Little Pad

Have I told you guys how much I love trolling around the aisle of the new Makers Market? If you haven’t stopped by there yet, you owe it to yourself to check out this new online…

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Make Electronics Components Pack: for Budding Inventors, Modders and Hackers

Are you the type of person who’s curious about what makes gadgets work? Love tearing stuff down? Would you like to build your own gadgets? Then you might want to get yourself one of Make’s Electronics…

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Arduino Grande, Because Size Matters

Recycled Steel Ravage Transformer: An Oldie but a Goldie

LANDBEARSHARK Motorized Skateboard with Treads: Another Way to Die?

555 Timer Chip Footstool: IC Your Feet on It

Red Bull Creation Asks Makers to Make, Well, Something Cool

DIY 3D Printer: Straight Out of Science Fiction Into Your Basement

Steam-Powered Record Player: Taking Steampunk Too Far

R/C Squirt Gun Car Will Make You All Wet

Game Racing Ottoman

Deadmau5 Halloween Mask Powered by a Netduino: Rocking to the Beats

Broken iPhone 3g Screen? Check Out This DIY Repair

Make Your Own Spin-Activated LED Yo-Yo

Anipov LED Spokes Hack Your Bike Into a Sort of TRON Light Cycle

LEGO ATM Doesn’t Charge Any Fees for Withdrawals

Zombie Candle Casts a Shadow on Your Happy Little Pad

Make Electronics Components Pack: for Budding Inventors, Modders and Hackers

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