![]() | HacknMod Review: Wicked Lasers "Sonar Advanced" Blu-Ray Laser
A few months back, we reviewed a few basic lasers, but today we're reviewing the Sonar Advanced Blu-Ray laser from Wicked Lasers. We've seen several superb projects using blu-ray lasers before. The unique purple/blue glow is a nice change from... |
![]() | DIY Interactive LED Stair Lighting
Learn how to spice up your boring staircase with interactive LEDs to illuminate each step. As the video above demonstrates, the LED lights switch on one at a time when a person begins their journey up or down the stairs. The lights get... |
![]() | HacknMod Review: Blue and Green Laser Pointers
Occasionally, companies such as Warn Laser and SkyLasers will send us their products to review on the site. Last fall, for example, we reviewed the massive 150mW LaserGlow Aries which is the size of a flashlight. While these lasers aren't... |
![]() | Incredible Laser Zaps Mosquitoes in Midair
We've seen some pretty complex laser projects but this mid-air mosquito death ray is pretty incredible. The technology presented at this year's TED conference because of it's potential to help fight malaria. The laser in the video above... |
![]() | DIY Photography: Incredible Laser-Triggered Camera Rig
Learn how to build an incredibly photography rig to take detailed macro photos of insects, water drops, or anything else you desire. The project was built by (believe it or not) a grandpa who goes by "fotoopa." The entire setup is detailed... |
![]() | DIY Laser Build: 12X Blu-ray Star Trek Phaser!
Here’s another fantastic tutorial from Jay, our DIY lasers expert. See all of our DIY laser projects! In this project, I'll show you how to create your own super powerful Blu-Ray Star Trek Phaser using a 1994 Classic Star Trek... |
| | How to: DIY Laser Security Systems
You always see sophisticated laser systems in movies, but those are super expensive, right? Nah, with a simple red laser and a photocell, DIY laser security is simple. There are a few different ways to setup your system and we'll walk you... |
![]() | Touchpad Built With an Arduino and Infrared
We've seen a few multitouch projects including a 5 minute dirt cheap pad and the more complex flexible multitouch display. This multi-touch device (the TRKBRD) is basically is a finger tracking sensor. By the looks of it, it doesn’t... |
| | 3 Neato DIY Christmas Projects
Well, Christmas is here and everyone is sitting around, munching chocolates, watching old films and thinking of the Christmas dinner they’ll devour tonight. Undoubtedly, some of our dedicated hackers and modders are twitching to for some... |
![]() | 10 Outstanding DIY iPhone Hacks The iPhone has so many built in sensors and functionalities, no wonder it's a constant target for hacks and mods. Over the years, we've compiled dozens of iPhone hacks and mods and these are the best of the bunch:
DIY Multi-Room Wireless Music... |







































