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 | Convert an Old Laptop into a Mini MAME Arcade
This 'Nanocade' project not only condenses an arcade into a portable version, but it also puts an old laptop to good use. Essentially, it's a $350 DIY kit that lets you build a micro MAME cabinet out of acrylic sheets:
If you follow the... |
 | USB Controlled DIY Home Automation
Wireless home automation is all about control and convenience. This home automation project reverse engineers a remote so that it recognizes inputs from a computer or a microcontroller. He used an oscilloscope to decode the remote so that the... |
 | Incredible Fallout 3 Replica Helmet
We have seen a few Fallout 3 replica projects in the past: from plasma rifles to Nuka-Cola vending machines. This project, an extremely accurate Fallout 3 replica helmet, is the perfect addition to our collection. Learn how to build your own... |
 | DIY Stadium Seating for the Super Bowl
Using dirt simple carpentry techniques, learn to easily build stadium seating and set up the ultimate DIY home theater for this year's Super Bowl party. Start of by building a simple stand to support a couch. Next up (if you really want to get... |
 | How to: DIY Liquid Magnets aka 'FerroFluid'
Ferrofluid is a magnetic liquid with astounding properties. We've posted a few neat videos about ferrofluid in the past and while it's fun to look at, it's probably super expensive and unobtainable for the average person, right? Wrong! You can... |
 | TRON-Themed EL Wire Backpack
With the recent release of TRON, many people have gone crazy with EL wire creations. For example, check out the TRON themed shoulder bag, how to make Your clothing glow. Below we have another superb example of how to merge electronics and... |
 | MakerBot Inspired DIY 3D Printer
By now, you're probably familiar with the low-cost 3D printer called MakerBot. Essentially, a physical version of a 3D model is constructed by consecutively forming layers of extruded plastic. This project is a DIY version of MakerBot which... |
 | Build Your Own TRON-Themed Segway
Ever since TRON: Legacy came out, modders are coming up with superb EL wire projects to replicate the movie. The latest TRON inspired project combines the Segway with the blue-neon TRON effect. And it should go well with the DIY Tron-Themed Bag... |
 | Kinect + Wiimote = Enhanced FPS Gaming
While Kinect has a few decent games available with it, it doesn't work with games like Call of Duty. Microsoft took aim at the casual gamers first (of course). However, this Kinect hack demonstrates the potential of Microsoft’s latest toy when... |
 | DIY Massive 8x8x8 LED Cube
LED cubes are among the most enticing LED projects we've featured on HacknMod. Previously, we've shown you how to make both large and small LED cubes. This project, however, has far a far more detailed tutorial and demonstrates more complex... |
