Funny Hacks

Pedal Powered Roller Coaster in Japan

I don’t think you would catch me on this Pedal Powered Roller Coaster. Sounds like work if you have to pedal yourself to the top before the ride starts… “Here is the future of the green amusement park: The Skycycle at Washuzan Highland Park in Okayama, a pedal-powered roller coaster. They clearly have some dramatic topography to take advantage of here, and it looks truly frightening. Most North American amusement

Solar Powered Roller Blading Chariot

Bob Schneeveis was featured on The Hippy Gourmet where he demonstrated his solar powered roller blading chariot. Video and more pictures after the jump. “In this segment from the Hippy Gourmet TV show, we visit with Bob Schneeveis, the inventor of the Solar Powered Walking Chariot! Bob is a brilliant and eccentric character who studies nature and then turns it into sustainable, solar-electric vehicles and gadgets… Bob also donates his

Star Trek Phaser Remote

Show your TV who’s boss by zapping commands to it using this Star Trek Phaser Remote. “Replica of the actual handheld Type 1 phaser used in the original Star Trek series by Captain James T. Kirk and crew, with actual Star Trek sound effects provided by Paramount Pictures The Star Trek Original Series Phaser Universal Remote Control features: Total remote control for all of your electronic entertainment systems Extensive library

USB Dust mask

Got a dusty computer room? Don’t clean, just purchase a USB mask. 🙂 “The USB Mask looks essentially like it has a pair of PC case fans on either side that are powered by the black USB cord that comes out of the front of the mask. From the photos, it also appears you’re supposed to wear a standard dust mask underneath the USB Mask for additional air filtration. I

Hacking the Nintendo Wii Console

It’s funny how these security experts can pick apart the Nintendo Game Cube and Wii security implementation. Have a close look at the connector in the picture, that’s right it says ‘insert modchip here’… Video after the jump. “Interesting if not long-winded explanation of DVD Security on Nintendo’s Wii Cover’s everything from Nintendo’s original flaws in the Gamecubes copy protection and extensively covers the Wii’s security procedures, well worth a

Snake Skin Car

I bet this car doesn’t get stolen very often. If you are looking for a head turner this car that is painted to look like snake skin should suffice. More pictures after the jump. Via: eGlobe1