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 | Convert an Old Laptop into a Mini MAME Arcade
This 'Nanocade' project not only condenses an arcade into a portable version, but it also puts an old laptop to good use. Essentially, it's a $350 DIY kit that lets you build a micro MAME cabinet out of acrylic sheets:
If you follow the... |
 | DIY Portable Mini MAME Arcade Cabinet
MAME helps to feed your nostalgia by emulating arcade games on a computer. You can turn to our old arcade posts for inspiration and build a full-scale arcade cabinet or you can build a tabletop version using a netbook (shown above). This Mini... |
 | DIY New Year's Eve LED Ball
With the New Year rapidly approaching, learn how to build this LED New Year's ball to add some unique and superb decor to your party. It uses six high power RGB LED arrays, six LED controllers, and an Arduino.
The ball itself is bade from about... |
 | Geek Decor: Functional Nintendo Entertainment System Coffee Table
We've seen some superb retro projects before with the Giant NES Controller and DIY Pinball Coffee Table, but this Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) coffee table really raises the bar. The giant version of the original is not just for looks -... |
 | DIY Fiber Optic Fabric using RGB LEDs
By weaving fiber optic strands as if they were yarn, this team of DIYers created a fiber optic "fabric" of sorts which features a few dozen RGB LEDs and reacts to the outside world via Twitter. Currently, they're raising funds to launch a company... |
 | Absolutely Stunning 1930s K.J Henderson Motorcycle Restoration
Here's a superb restoration project of a 1930's K.J Henderson motorcycle incorporating both art-deco and steampunk features. So superb, in fact, the project made us veer from our usual hacks and stop by to take a look. Check out more... |
 | DIY Tabletop Daytona 500 Racing Arcade
This nostalgic DIYer constructed his own tabletop racing arcade cabinet which features the classic racing game, Daytona 500. Check out the build post for superb pictures of the entire process. Like most custom arcades, it uses a repurposed PC... |
 | 100% Software-Based Arduino Simulator!
Some software developers don't get into hardware because they enjoy the instant gratification of seeing their work displayed on screen. They don't want to fuss with soldering or hooking up components. Now, however, they can't complain since... |
 | Superb DIY Retro Lighting Design
Sometimes, your inventions don't have to have a practical function. Take for example, this epic looking decorative lamp. Dubbed 'Coachella', this eye-catching device was named for an annual music and arts festival. Although it has a steampunk... |
 | Miniature Retro Gaming Arcade Table
Who doesn't love a little nostalgic gaming? We've seen an awesome NES home arcade, a steampunk arcade cabinet, and loads more NES and Atari projects. Basically, he's stuffed a computer full of gaming ROMs into a tiny form factor. Full build... |
