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Motor Hacks |
 | How to: DIY Segway for $400
The Segway may not have set city trails ablaze, they have sparked plenty of DIY versions. A Segway is a costly transportation method since they cost as much as an entry level car. So, if you are tempted to build one of your own, follow this DIY... |
 | Customized Electric Bike with 50 MPH Top Speed
This modified Mongoose Blackcomb is a super e-bike that can not only take on all terrains, it can do so at a max speed of 50 mph. The mountain bike has been converted into an e-bike (note, this link has been having uptime issues) using a Crystalyte... |
 | The Motorized, Electric Snowboard/Mountain Board
This "MXB Shocker" zips inches above rough off-road terrain with the ease of a dirt bike. It's essentially a two-wheeled, motorized snowboard. You have to balance it like a snowboard but ride it like a dirtbike. A 1,500-watt, 48-volt brushless... |
 | Back to the Future 'Auto-Lace' Sneakers
If the Nike Wiis aren't an extreme enough shoe mod for you, check out these self-tying Power Laces. Inspired by the Back to the Future films, the Power Laces Prototype features a motor and an Arduino microcontroller. When your foot hits the... |
 | One-Wheel Electric Scooter is better than Segway
Sure, the Segway is alright, but this one wheeled electric scooter is far more cool and stylish. For short distance commuting this self-balancing electric scooter from RYNO Motors is a cool transportation solution. We don't typically publish... |
 | Secret Knock Detecting Door + Mechcanical Iris = Awesome!
Here's a superb DIY project which comes two outstanding hacks we've covered previously. It's a steampunk mechanical iris combined with the secret knock detecting door to create this unique garage door opener.
The brassy mechanical iris hides... |
 | Color Changing EL Wire Hour Glass
This EL wire (electroluminescent) hour glass is actually a fairly simple build. It's built around a three foot long tube with two wooden rounds attached at either end. Then, a motor is added to one end to spin the EL wire around the tube to... |
 | Electric Mountain Board with Wireless Control
Faced with the problem of getting around campus efficiently (and with style), one MIT student designed and built an all electric mountain board with a wireless hand control. Even more impressive is the fact that the wireless hand control is a PS2... |
 | DIY 30 MPH Electric Mountain Bike
When you want to go oil-free but don't have the resources to build a DIY Electric Car, sometimes you have to settle for a super powerful electric bike. The one pictured above reaches speeds 30mph even on rough ground.
The bike frame was built... |
 | Power USB Gadgets with your Bike!
With more and more gadgets coming out every day that utilize USB for charging, it's almost necessary to have a USB port available at all times. This DIYer decided to create a 5V generator using his bike and a modified USB car charger. The 5V USB... |
