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Robots Hacks |
 | Incredible Balancing, Climbing and Jumping Robots
Using segway-like balancing technology, these incredible robots can climb a pole while balancing, hop like a pogo stick, and even climb up stairs. These outstanding creations and more are the product of University of Southern Cal's robotics... |
 | iPhone Controlled USB Missile Launcher
By hacking the fantastic USB missile launcher, this modder can control his missile attacks remotely with his iPhone. The video above demonstrates the functionality and you can learn more about the project, grab the code, and build your own remote... |
 | Flexible Interactive Multitouch Display
In the past we've seen plenty of flat, hard multitouch displays. Even a multitouch pad you can build yourself in just 5 minutes. This multitouch pad, on the other hand uses several force sensors covered by a foam pad to read human input. The... |
 | Build a Motion Activated Spy Camera
By hacking a motion detector and soldering it to a tiny pinhole 4GB USB Stick Camera (cheap on eBay) you can secretly record video whenever someone enters the room. When motion is detected, the motion sensor sends out a signal which is instructs... |
 | Top 7 Incredible Rube Goldberg Machines
A Rube Goldberg machine is an unnecessarily complex and impractical device to engineered to perform a simple task. Essentially, it's the perfect project for any electronics or robotics guru. We tracked down the top 7 just for you! There are even... |
 | Build your own DIY CNC Milling Machine
CNC, or computer numberic control receives commands from a comptuer which in turn instruct it to fabricate virtually any part by using a router to drill along several axis. While an insdustrial CNC can cost thousands of dollars, you can... |
 | Build a Remote Control Deadbolt
Using some affordable home automation equipment, learn to build a simple remote control deadbolt. The system is actually incredibly simple using a solenoid and the X10 Keychain Kit (easy to use and under $12 on ebay) .  We... |
 | DIY Rotating Bookshelves, Staircases and Trap Doors
Man makes trap door bookshelf - And teaches you how! Ever seen those hidden bookshelves in the Munsters or Scooby Doo? Always wanted one of your own? Hell yeah! Well now you can with these fantastic projects that teach you how to make your own... |
 | Automatic Head Tracking with Arduino
We've seen some infrared head tracking before and now it has been accomplished using the Arduino. The demo video above shows its interactivity with a flight simulator. Some modification to the code means this can be adapted for first... |
 | Transformers Battle: Mac vs. PC
The timeless battle of Mac vs PC rages on.  The fantastic documentary above captures an entire, epic battle. Starts out a bit slow but skip ahead and it's pretty fantastic. Overall, a pretty darn good animation full of... |
