Car Hacks

MIT’s Speedy Motorized Shopping Cart

MIT's Speedy Motorized Shopping Cart

A few MIT students build this motorized shopping cart out of parts from an old go-cart.  While some students spend college parting, these cool kids used their time to build this babe-magnet of a ride.  You can check out the video demo above and...
Open Source POV Bicycle Wheel Animation

Open Source POV Bicycle Wheel Animation

We recently covered a fantastic POV system which displays animation or pictures on your bicycle tires as you ride.  Instead of buying that kit, you can learn to make your own quite easily.  This open source POV bike tutorial walks you through the...
Remote Surveillance Spy Vehicle/Office Unit

Remote Surveillance Spy Vehicle/Office Unit

Our loyal reader, Rich, posted this awesome tutorial about making a surveillance spy van. If you've seen any mystery or action movie, you've seen a van stuffed full of fancy electronics and spy equipment.  Now learn to make your own.  Our...
Bicycle Wheel LED Video Displays

Bicycle Wheel LED Video Displays

Monkeylectric has just released the newest version of their bicycle mounted video displays.  Using four strips of  RGB LEDs on each wheel, you can display any video or image on your bike wheels while you ride.  A full video demonstration below...
Fantastic Motorized Shoes: The iShoe

Fantastic Motorized Shoes: The iShoe

If you're too cool (or poor) for a segway and can't get your hands on a motorized unicycle, these electric shoes are for you.  Strap one onto each foot and cruise at 13.5 mph for 2-3 miles (or 30 minutes) without a recharge. Speed is manged by a...
RFID Hack: Automatic Keyless Mazda Entry

RFID Hack: Automatic Keyless Mazda Entry

Let's face it - keys are a hassle to fumble with during our everyday lives.  While you could implant an RFID tag in your hand, this hacker took a more conservative approach using iPod+Nike and the Arduino to have his car automatically unlock...
The Enicycle: A Self Balancing Electric UniCycle

The Enicycle: A Self Balancing Electric UniCycle

If you've ever tried to ride a unicycle, most people would agree it's pretty much impossible. However, with the Enicycle, a motorized unicycle, it's dirt simple and you can learn in less than 15 minutes. The video above walks you...
Build a Solar Powered Electric Car

Build a Solar Powered Electric Car

Since electric vehicles are the newest trend among the DIY green community, this solar powered electric car just takes the process one step further.  After previously constructing his own electric car, he wrote up a full tutorial about you how...
Car Hacking: iPhone Controlled Mazda

Car Hacking: iPhone Controlled Mazda

By tapping into his car's onboard webserver and diagnostic systems, this hacker can control his car from anywhere in the world.  He's able to start the engine, pop the trunk, lock/unlock, and view all vehicle diagnostics from his iPhone. As...
Autonomus Robotic ATV with GPS

Autonomus Robotic ATV with GPS

An ATV built with a unique pattern of engineering and a combination of both technology and power.  It runs on low pressure wide tires which are one of the toughest in their kind.   This power and technology is a perfect combination for...