DIYs & Mods

NES emulator for the iPhone makes the $500 worth it

Has anyone noticed how quick the progress of iPhone applications is advancing? Only weeks ago was a third-party “Hello World” application being made, and now we’ve already reached the pinnacle with a NES emulator. So far, the emulator runs a bit too slow to be playable without the annoyance of a tortoise-speed game play. And the game controller, although adorably ...

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Optimus Prime PC case mod transforms your computer

Check out this excellent transforming Optimus Prime PC case mod made by 36 year old John Mangus. Not only can you fit the desktop mod on your desk, but the PC also transforms into a 6 foot 10 inch tall Optimus Prime robot clone. The hardware and guts for the computer sit in the translucent chest of Optimus, illuminated by ...

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DIY vasectomy kit: Ummm…Ouch

Don’t you hate how sperm has a way of mysteriously finding its way to your mate’s egg? Damn them. The DIY vasectomy kit comes with all of the magnetic pieces you need to perform your own reproductive nip and tuck. As the packaging says, all it takes is a steady hand. Though, we suggest adding in some ice cubes to ...

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Make your own Guitar Hero controller from scratch

We’ve seen our fair share of Guitar Hero DIYs, but this would be the first time we’ve had the opportunity to make our very own PS2 GH controller from scratch. Of course, it’s not totally from scratch, you will need supplies. You’ll need a few old PS1 controllers, a whammy bar, various screws and other shiny items. You get the ...

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Boeing 307 Jet: The Yacht?

This isn’t the first use of a recycled Boeing that we’ve seen, but it’s almost positively the most effective use of one other than using it as an actual jet. The Cosmic Muffin is actually a rare Boeing 307 stratoliner that has been converted into a luxury yacht with all the fixings. The Muffin can travel at speeds of nearly ...

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Pinkish Screen of Death: Most realistic Windows tattoo

This tattoo would probably rank as one of the geekiest tattoos ever if it had been done months ago, but what can we say, if you snooze you lose. This particular tattoo displays the old Windows 98 blue screen of death error message, across an entire arm. Ex-Microsoft executive Peter Moore would be happy with this tattoo now that he ...

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E-Mail with a typewriter: Because parents just don’t understand

Inspired by a mother who just couldn’t deal with a computer’s scroll bars, control keys, mouse, and other “cryptic” hardware, this project integrates electronics into a typewriter, which automatically sends the typed letter to the recipient when the page is pulled out of the device. The typewriter is converted into a POP device through the wonders of wireless networking, making ...

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God of War takes hold of the PSP

What’s not to love about this PSP case? Well, unless of course you despise the God of War line of games. Buddy Roman, also creator of the Zelda DS Lite case mod, now offers up more of a badass design with this custom God of War PSP, available on eBay. The red LED’s and felt finish of the box finish ...

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hipDisk: Move your music to the hips

Perhaps the most undignified musical instrument of all time, the hipDisk allows the wearer to play chromatic scales and basic melodies using their flexibility and hip swinging speed. All using your hips and torso to create music. Using soft switches strategically placed around the disk, these switches signal what notes to play as you swivel your buttocks. Much like the ...

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