Cool Gadgets

HOW TO - Build an Intel 8008 computer "Clock"

This clock may cost a bit more than the $10.00 models found at Wal-Mart, but I would much prefer one that sports a 8008 processor! “About every year I design and build a new clock. This year’s project is a clock based on an Intel 8008 first generation 8 bit microprocessor. Because it is a fairly unique project I’m putting more effort into the documentation. I’m also totally opening the

Shaken Cornstarch Grows Fingers

  I guess I lead a sheltered life since I didn’t know about the “cornstarch reaction“. Make sure you watch the end of the first video. The last video is cute… “Due to its dilatant behavior, cornstarch suspended in water is not a good analog for modeling a Newtonian lower crust. However, workers have suggested that crystal-rich magmas behave in a dilatant manner (Smith, 1997; 2000), as evidenced by brittle

R/C Car VR System

  This home made VR R/C car is quit well done, it seem to be quite responsive. “A gyroscope is mount on the video headset. the movement of the head control the movement of the onboard cam”

The Remember Ring

What’s that burning feeling? Oh yeah, it’s my anniversary… The Remember Ring is an interesting concept that might be just the thing us forgetful guys need. 🙂 Still a concept but I think it would sell. I guess you could also just build this feature into a watch and be done with it though. “One of the worst things, if not the worst, a husband can do is forget his

Micro Mosquito Helicopter by Interactive Toy Concepts

  The Micro Mosquito Helicopter looks like it can be lots of fun. Either the guy in the video is very skilled in flying helicopters or this unit is simple to fly. I have seen people trying to get the hang of flying RC helicopters and not having an easy time… “The future of R/C fits in the palm of your hand! The Micro Mosquito is the world’s smallest, lightest

Rechargeable USB Battery

When I think of USB and batteries I automatically think of a device that uses a battery to make 5 Volts and outputs it using a USB jack. Moixa is doing the opposite, it uses a standard USB port to charge batteries. Best of all the plug is built into the battery. “No, they’re not the latest USB Flash drives in a fancy casing – Moixa’s USB Cell products are

DIY Pan and Tilt Camera Crane

  For only $60 this seems like a cool weekend project. “For about $60, you can build a camera crane for a lightweight videocamera. The nifty thing about this design is that you can not only the move crane up and down and rotate it, but you can also pan and tilt the camera at the end of the crane. Plus, it’s pretty lightweight and can be easily disassembled and