Laser Hacks

How to: Pocket sized 7 Color Laser with Spiro Projector

How to: Pocket sized 7 Color Laser with Spiro Projector

Hack N Mod's laser expert, Roger (widely known as rog8811), has another fantastic laser tutorial for us. After finishing my first 7 color laser I decided to look at ways of making a smaller, pocket sized, version. You will discover as you read...
How to: Laser Projector inside a Lighter

How to: Laser Projector inside a Lighter

The following is a post by Rog8811, our lasers expert. As a designer and engineer I am always looking for ways of converting everyday items into cool gadgets. This iconic lighter, known around the world, is the Zippo flip-top lighter. Having...
Make your Own 21st Century Sundial

Make your Own 21st Century Sundial

If you thought sundials were a thing of the past, think again. The only difference is that this time around things are much more high tech. Over at 5volt there is a fantastic tutorial demonstrating how to build your own laser sundial. The great...
Last Day: 25% off Lasers, LEDs & Light Bulbs

Last Day: 25% off Lasers, LEDs & Light Bulbs

In case you missed it, we launched a Hack N Mod store sale last week featuring 25% off our 5mm LEDs, lasers and LED Light Bulbs. We’re practically giving away our most popular products which were already heavily discounted. The sale will...
Two New Methods For Wireless Keystroke Sniffing

Two New Methods For Wireless Keystroke Sniffing

Data canÂnow be sniffed by analyzing keystroke vibrations of a laptop or a PC connected to a PS/2 keyboard. This is what the researchers from Inverse Path revealed in their presentation at the CanSecWest Security Conference held in...
DIY: How to Make just about Anything with Acrylic

DIY: How to Make just about Anything with Acrylic

If you’re interested in a simple yet extremely effective way of producing a wide variety of custom parts and chassis, then then check out this fantastic acrylic technique. This is a must-have skill for all the handy DIYers out there.Â...
25% Off LEDs, LED Light Bulbs and Lasers – Hack N Mod Store

25% Off LEDs, LED Light Bulbs and Lasers - Hack N Mod Store

It's time to stock up for your DIY projects! Our first huge sale of the year begins with 25% off our 5mm LEDs, lasers and LED Light Bulbs. We're practically giving away our most popular products which were already heavily discounted. The sale...
How to Make Daft Punk El-Wire Suits and Helmets

How to Make Daft Punk El-Wire Suits and Helmets

After seeing a post about how to create daft punk suits and helmets (featured in our Top 40 Arduino Projects), this couple created their own fantastic daft punk costumes. You're guaranteed to learn everything about the Arduino, LEDs, sewing...
How to: DIY Star Wars Lightsabers & Replicas

How to: DIY Star Wars Lightsabers & Replicas

Using some spare parts from eBay (a Graflex flash bulb) and a bit of ingenuity the guys at Systm show you how to create your own legit lightsaber (using actual parts they used in the movies) and other Star Wars replicas. You can buy the super...
Fantastic 3D Visualization Wiremap

Fantastic 3D Visualization Wiremap

 Using nothing but a few threads and a projector, you can create what's called a wiremap which is a 3d visualization of light. For such a simple setup, the results are downright fantastic. The video above is just a small sample of what the...