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 | 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... |
 | Mini CNC Router: Complete Plans and Instructions
We've featured a few CNC projects in the past, and here's another superbly documented DIY build to help you build your own CNC. At the heart of the software is a CNC stepper motor controller board that drives all 3-axis of the CNC router. With a... |
 | How to: Unclutter your Electronics
Odds are, you have a cluttered area full of old computers or electronics that could do with some cleanup. So, if you have a server farm at home and would like to unclutter it a bit, take a look at "Project Reincarnation." You can get even more... |
 | Kinect + 3D Printer = DIY Souvenirs
With the combination of a Kinect and a CNC 3D printer, this installation allows tourists to create a souvenir of themselves. The person strikes a pose on the pedestal, and the image is converted into numerical code which is then sent to the 3D... |
 | Improved High Resolution 3D Printer
Previously, we showed you a 3d printer which we thought was pretty fantastic. Now, however, the creator has released a new and improved model with an even higher level of resolution (as can be seen in the pictures above). With commercial 3D... |
 | DIY Portable N64 Handheld
Here's a superb DIY portable console hack which starts with a standard N64 game console and turns it into a portable handheld. The best part is that it looks superb and also completely conceals the game cartridge once it’s installed in the... |
 | Convert any Laptop Screen into a Touchscreen
With the VisualTouch kit, you can convert any laptop computer screen into a touchscreen. To do this, pick up touch screen supplies such as those in the VisualTouch kit (many sizes are available). One of the key things to remember is to keep every... |
 | DIY Nixie Tube Keychain
Nixie tubes are essentially an old school method of displaying digits before LCDs. They're primarily famous for being used in Soviet Russia but are now a favorite among the DIY community. Most people use them to make clocks, but occasionally... |
 | Classic Gaming on a DIY Mini NES Arcade
We've featured quite a few mini NES arcades in the past, but unlike the others, this one doesn't use emulators. Instead, it keeps the authentic, retro feel by incorporating an original NES and controllers.
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 | DIY Mini Desktop Laser Engraver
Earlier this week, we featured a high tech DIY laser cutter which is a fairly expensive build and looks like a commercial product. This project however, is inexpensive and built using items which are easily accessible. It takes a while to build,... |
