Posted March 25, 2011 by Chris

Here is a pretty sweet project that uses a laser diode with a mirror reflector to create a dynamic image or text display. The engineering behind this one is more complex than your average hobbyist project but the write-up has all the details for building your own.

Posted February 18, 2011 by Chris

In a true ‘build it as fast as possible’ style, we have the GPS Altimeter project. Built for the USC Rocket Propulsion Lab, this project tracks the peak altitude reached along with the descent back to earth. Schematic (hand-drawn) and source code are available for download.

Posted February 12, 2011 by Chris

If you’re looking for some fun and perhaps a little danger, here’s a novel project by Mondo: an Electric Roach Motel! The project write-up has the hardware schematic and pic source code. Now go zap some cockroaches!

Posted January 4, 2011 by Chris

This mechwarrior was built for children’s amusement. However, I think one look at it and any geek adult would want to try it out as well. No real details, but by the sound of it, it is gas powered. Check out the action videos on the website.

Posted December 31, 2010 by Chris

This project write-up shows you how to use a modified dvd laser to make your own laser death ray. This isn’t some puny laser either, it can burn through paper and etch away at materials. Take a look at the project to see the build instructions and action vid.

Posted December 22, 2010 by Chris

This project shows you how to build your very own laser light box. The build is unexpectedly easy, requiring cheap off the shelf parts and some tinkering. The write-up has page by page instructions showing you how to build it.

Posted December 16, 2010 by Chris

This robot looks like a case of someone with too much money and too much time, so the results are just ridiculous. A fire-breathing robot that can mosey its way around town at 0.6mph.

Posted October 24, 2010 by Chris

Today’s project shows you the parts and process for making your own Turbojet Engine. What you’ll actually use it for is up to you! The project write-up includes schematics, test videos, parts list and more. Take a look.

Posted October 17, 2010 by Chris

The marx generator is a very fun electrical experiment that shows you how to build a high voltage spark similar to lightening. This can be dangerous so do proceed with caution if you try to build one of your own. The project write-up shows you the few parts you need, the process to build it and has videos of a marx generator in action.

Posted October 14, 2010 by Chris

In true pyro style, here is another coil gun. This one has different design approach, instead of using many small capacitors, he has one huge one. The project write-up has a good explanation of the theory and the build process. Take a look!