![]() | Unique LED Clock made from Old Hard Drive
We've seen plenty of creative custom clocks in the past, and even hard drive clocks, but this one is unique.  Instead of using the LED's as the hands of the clock, this one uses a stroboscopic effect to display the actual numbers while the... |
![]() | LED Light Box Thumps to Your Music
Here's a super simple DIY project for you - Learn how to solder LEDs to make them sound reactive to your music! It's a really fun project and great for those just getting into circuitry. It's actually one of the first projects I built when... |
![]() | How to: LED Hard Drive Clock using Arduino
Ah...the Arduino. The super powerful, easy to program microcontroller brings us another fantastic DIY project. We've seen a few hard drive LED clocks in the past, but this one looks outstanding and is easier to create. It uses POV... |
![]() | Superb LOST Themed PC Case Mod
This Lost inspired case mod is ready to go for the sixth season of the hit TV show. Made by Brazilian fans of the adventure series, the case mod takes the idea from the DHARMA Initiative on the show. All the details are included - From the... |
![]() | How to: Avatar-Style Fiber Optic Pandora Jungle
By now, you've probably seen the bioluminescent jungles of Pandora in the movie Avatar. Throughout the movie, I kept thinking of how to re-create some of the environment with the help of EL wire, fiber optics, and modern lighting... |
![]() | Fantastic Range Rover Stretch Limo Project
What happens when you give an electronics expert a massive stretch Range Rover Limo? An incredible, professional looking assortment of lighting including LEDs, El Wire, and more. While minimal build details are currently available, we do... |
![]() | HacknMod's Most Popular DIY Projects of 2009
Another year behind us! HacknMod will turn 4 this June and we're still growing strong. We've nearly trippled our traffic in the last year and we're glad to have you along for the ride. Oh! You can show your HacknMod pride through your... |
![]() | Tesla Tornado Christmas Tree Display
Nikola Tesla has inspired some superb Tesla projects and here's yet another to add to our Tesla collection. Built from a 1913 Tesla patent, this hacker built a Tesla pump to create a whirlpool vortex using magnets. While the final... |
![]() | 5 Simple, Yet Awesome DIY Projects
Taking a break from our typically complex electronics posts, we've found 5 simple inspirations for your next weekend project. These projects are a perfect combination of both crafts and electronics.
5. Hacked Magic 8 Ball
Perfect for... |
![]() | The Best of: Intel's Case Mod Competition
Recently, Intel launched a competition for computer modders all over the world to show off their skill. The idea was to create the most imaginative, custom PCs to promote their new Intel Core i7 chip. And boy did they create some cool PCs.... |










































