How to Make the Ultimate Privacy Monitor [Video]

Finally you can do something with that old LCD monitor you have in the garage. You can turn it into a privacy monitor! It looks all white to everybody except you, because you are wearing “magic” glasses! All you really have to have is a pair of old glasses, x-acto knife or a box cutter […]



HOW TO: Read a Schematic Diagram [VIDEO]

Schematics are the functional diagram of electronic circuits. With so many designs available on the web, understanding how to read schematics can unlock a world of possibilities for the electronics maker. In fact, if you can read a schematic, you can build a circuit before even understanding how it works! [Via Laughing Squid]

This is so Cool: DIY Programmable Disco Ball [Video]

Many people (myself included) have been impressed by the Laser Ball so I wanted to share it with the world. I originally envisioned the Laser Ball as a upgraded LED poi but after several variations its gone well beyond just another poi ball. Now it reminds me more of a lightsaber training droid… Want to […]



HOW TO: Make a Laser Microscope at Home [Video]

A simple way to make a laser microscope at home using a simple laser pointer, a syringe full of filthy water, two glasses, and a blank wall. [Via GTDW]

Solved: Google Reader slowdown/freezes

If you’re a regular user of the Google Reader RSS tool, you may have noticed that the most recent revamp hasn’t just attracted the usual complaints when any user interface is changed but, for some people, has caused serious performance problems. In my case I found that at one point (when I was scrolling through […]

A Simple Way to Make a Lightsaber at Home [Video]

What you’ll need: 1 X 1/4″ Pop up basin drain 1 X 1/2″ Extension tube 4 X rubber bands 1 X 1/4″ Slip nut and washer 2 X packs(of 4) O rings 1 X 1/4″ Slip joint washers (preferrably black) 1 X 3/4″ Hole cover Black magic marker (unless you gotblack slip joint washers) [Youtube […]

DIY Miniature Motorized Minigun [Video]

Want to make one for yourself? Just follow the (relatively) simple instructions right here. [Via]

Bachsy the Amazing Poseable Papercraft Robot

Want to make your own? Just download the plan and follow the instructions! [Source: Paper Poseables| Via Super Punch]