Funny Hacks

Hacked Robosapien Video

Over at Robosapien.tk they have added some new information about hacking the Robosapien, most of their information is meant for the person who is not content with a stock Robosapien. You might remember a previous Robosapien article where Robosapien.tk was mentioned. Be sure to have a look at the PC IR interface, it shows you how to use a computer serial port and some VB software to communicate via infrared

Blender Phone

I thought I had seen it all but the blender phone is a first! It was created a while ago but that doesn’t make it any less interesting. “If you want your friends to think you’re insane, but quote you like God anyway, this is the appliance for YOU! The “ringer” is the blender motor,which pulses like a telephone bell, except angrier. To answer, pick up the pitcher out of

What to do with Blue Balls

Blue Bawls Automatic Light Ok get your mind out of the gutter. I am talking about the beautiful blue glass bottle that the Bawls soft drink comes in. I tried one the other day and thought the glass bottle could be used for something interesting. At first I was just going to stick an LED into it, but I wanted something a bit more interesting. So I threw together a

RFID Chips in Food?

Now that RFID tags are a measly .005 x .005 inches and is 7.5 micrometers thick. A host of new tagging options are available. Gone will be the day when you ask for a check at the end of a meal at the restaurant. Simply order what you want, eat and get scanned at the cash register on the way out. Mixed in with the pepper on your hot dog

CD-ROM Car Cup Holder

Who would make a car with one cup holder in the front? GM that’s who :). Well that is even an over statement since the cup holder spot is also where the ash tray goes. Here are a few easy steps to add a much needed cup holder to your vehicle. You will need a few common hand tools, a spare computer CD-ROM drive and a voltage regulator. There is