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Robots Hacks |
 | Build a Remote Control Deadbolt
Using some affordable home automation equipment, learn to build a simple remote control deadbolt.ﾃあ The system is actually incredibly simple using a solenoid and the X10 Keychain Kit (easy to use and under $12 on ebay)ﾃあ.ﾃあﾃあ We have tons of... |
 | 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.ﾃあ The demo video above shows its interactivity with a flight simulator.ﾃあ Some modification to the code means this can be adapted for first person... |
 | Transformers Battle: Mac vs. PC
The timeless battle of Mac vs PC rages on.ﾃあﾃあThe fantastic documentary above captures an entire, epic battle.ﾃあ Starts out a bit slow but skip ahead and it's pretty fantastic.ﾃあ Overall, a pretty darn good animation full of creative cinematic... |
 | Dorm Room RFID Lock Mechanism
Learn how to create your own RFID locking mechanism using the Parallax RFID module.ﾃあ If you're unfamiliar with RFID, don't miss our comprehensive RFID tutorial.ﾃあ The project uses the rather old school Basic Stamp instead of the Arduino but it... |
 | Build an Epic Mobile Bar
If you want to be the downright main attraction at any party, show up with this incredible, full bar on wheels.ﾃあ Featuring a motorized beer elevator, motorized ice and mixer drawer, six-bottle shot dispensers, and sound activated neon... |
 | Incredible Circuitry Art with Spare Parts
Using spare resistors, caps, pots, chips, sockets, and other electronic parts, this man created outstanding circuitry figurines. More pictures and details can be found on his Flickr page. You can find supplies for your next DIY project in our... |
 | Make a UAV Spyplane Using the Arduino
With a handful of servos, battery pack, GPS unit, and the Arduino programmer you can build your own unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone.ﾃゑｿｽ It's an absolutely outstanding project complete with a detailed, 22 page tutorial to guide you through the... |
 | Impressive LEGO Star Wars Scene with LEDs
Using 60,000 LEGOs and sleek blue LEDs, one LEGO Star Wars enthusiast built this fantastic 5'x10' snow diorama filled with At-Ats, storm troopers and incredible details.ﾃあ It took him four years and three thousand dollars to create.ﾃあ Visit our... |
 | Build a Heavy Duty Six Legged Robot
Learn to build a robust, hexapod robot capable of carrying a human passenger.ﾃあ The robot can also be made fully autonomous with the addition of a few sensors and a little programming.ﾃあ The author has a detailed tutorial with plenty of... |
