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more about #diy Coolmodo: I so want to build something like this. I have a neighbor who turns up the bass too often, I have knocked on his door several times, this would give m... more » Purple Dave: I had a friend in college who would have paid a fortune for one of these. The guys in the next room were running a Tecmo Bowl tournament through the ... more » Killjoy: My hero. more » carpe_k9006: GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER! more » Yerzriknot: This is the coolest thing I've seen all week. more » Jakooboo wears a short skirt and a lllllllllooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnngggggggggg jacket.: Now gentlemen, if you'd all step into this room, we'll conduct routine eye exams... more » OCEntertainment: Yes, yes, that's all well and good. But can I use it to shoot timed sticky bombs onto the sides of Chinese skyscrapers? more » met2art: Well, mine already seemed to have a wealth of information regarding a choice for email client... more » Bloof, even better with MAGNETS!!!: NICE! I want to make on for my office, where each one says, 'FIRE HIM.' That would be funny to everyone else in the office, right? #managersarepeopl... more » Jacubious: I work at a transitional house where bed bugs can be a big problem. It was actually built with a large oven-like room so any furniture suspected of h... more » Jack of all Tirades R.O.A.C.H.: Fun fact: Over the typical lifespan of an average mattress (~10 years), the weight of the mattress approximately doubles. more » EnochLight: Sorry Sean, this will hardly tackle an infestation. It might aid in *detection*, but that's about it. As a professional asset property manager for a... more » Bloof, even better with MAGNETS!!!: Can this be rigged into ladies' underwear? Lady Gaga wants to know. more » Jux: I once worked for a summer youth group and on the first night of having 20 kids in the college dorms we discovered every mattress on the floor was inf... more » Odin: Bet the airflow isn't as impressive as in my Antec 902. Now if only I had some DDR3 RAM to bring that beast to life... more » Purple Dave: My guess was a DIY lenticular camera rig, but I guess they'd all need to be focused on a single point instead of being aimed parellel to each other. more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Would be interesting if this had a software... like on javascript of flash that enabled you to mess with the different perspectives. If I understood ... more » syko21: After reading the link I've still got no idea how that thing works. Can you guys do a follow up article? more » :negated:: This is a year old. That's like a fucking internet decade ago. I guess someone decided to hop in the Delorean today... more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: I'd rather keep my hands extra-finger free, thanks. more » -
#diy
Rfiddler Rifle Zaps USB Sticks and RFID Chips Into Oblivion
Sensitive data is no match for the Rfiddler rifle. It can burn out RFID tags and USB sticks by zapping them with a strong electromagnetic field generated by a hacked 0.6kJ photo-flash unit driving a 50 turn copper spool. More » -
#diy
Rig Your Destiny With a Magic 8-Ball Hack
My biggest complaint about the future is that I can't control every minute aspect of it. Fortunately, DIYer Craig Smith has found a way to force a Magic 8-Ball to give you whatever fortune you want. More » -
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DIY Bedbug Trap Tackles Infestations For $15
Bedbugs are more common than you might think, and the thought of these disgusting creatures biting into your flesh at night is enough to make anyone paranoid. This super cheap and easy DIY solution can bring you peace of mind. More » -
#bestof2009
Most Popular Repurposing Tricks of 2009
We're huge fans of repurposing here at Lifehacker—squeezing extra and usually clever uses out of every day objects. Here's a look back at out some of the most popular repurposing posts from 2009. More » -
#imagecache
What Is This?
When I first saw this picture, I thought that the guy had gotten frustrated with some kind of weird do-it-yourself exercise equipment and was about to toss it into the woods. I was only right about the DIY part. More » -
#diy
I Must Get the Stunning Chiaroscuro PC and a Light Cycle to Match
Nick Falzone at Bit-tech has created the Chiaroscuro PC. Made of wood and inspired by the Beijing Digital building, this computer is a true thing of beauty. Absolutely amazing, in fact. The best thing: You can do one yourself. More » -
#diy
Gray Matter: DIY X-Ray Photos
With some film and a saltshaker, you can take radioactive pictures. More » -
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Papercraft Xmas Tree: Suck On That, Martha Stewart
Even Martha Stewart couldn't conjure up a decoration as charmingly nerdy as this papercraft tree from Sparkle Labs. More » -
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#laptops
DIY Laptop Tray Keeps Your Computer Cool, Legs Burn-Free
Many of us prop laptops on blankets or pillows to avoid the heat, but these inevitably obstruct air circulation and cause overheating. This DIY stand made from a bistro tray and a bit of wood helps keep your computer—and legs—cool. More » -
#mods
Hard Drive Wallet Would Hurt If You SATA On It
Two hard drive platters combined with a rivet gun make for a handy, Swiss-Army-Style wallet. Just use something else to pay for your next dinner and a movie date. [Holy Scrap Hot Springs via HackedGadgets] -
#mods
How To Build Your Own Millennium Falcon Xbox
The Millennium Falcon Xbox has been floating around the web, like a phantom, for some time. But now you can build your own, assuming you have a dremel and the 1979 Kenner model. [instructables via craziest gadgets via ubergizmo] -
#alarmclock
'Princess and the Pea' Alarm Clock Makes It Impossible to Stay in Bed
This homemade "Princess and the Pea" alarm clock is hooked up to a compressor that will literally toss you out of bed if you hit the snooze button. Not exactly subtle, but it sure is effective. [ProjectPage via Make] -
#bestof2009
Most Popular Photography Hacks of 2009
Whether making your own lens hood to create custom bokeh, breathing like a sniper to get a blur-free photo, or angling your body to look the best in pictures, we shared some great photography hacks this year. More » -
#robots
CoolerBot Terrorizes Woodland Creatures
Think of CoolerBot like the paparazzi of the woods. It's solar powered and waterproof, so it stops at nothing to get that perfect shot. Of course, it looks like it should be diffusing bombs, not taking nature photography. More » -
#bestof2009
Most Popular DIY Projects of 2009
We love DIY projects here at Lifehacker. Whether we're building computers, backyard projects, or turning office supplies into artillery, we're always tinkering. Today we're taking a peek at the most popular DIY projects of 2009. More » -
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Star Trek LED DIY Boldly Goes Where No Menorah Has Gone Before
It's almost time for Hanukkah, and what better way to celebrate the Festival of Lights than with Kirk, Spock, Scotty and the the gang? The answer is none. There is no better way. More » -
#diy
Cocktail Mixer Brings The Dead Back To Life
Designed and built by Benjamin Cowden for this year's Roboexotica event, this cocktail mixer takes hedonism to new heights by making Corpse Revivers (apple brandy, cognac, and sweet vermouth) on demand. More » -
#diy
DIY District 9 Arc Gun Looks Badass Until You Consider What It Represents
Sure, this homemade Arc gun from District 9 is pretty awesome looking. But if you want to look like a real badass, let's go through the progression of what people will think when they see you holding it. More » -
#books
How to Build a Pencil Crossbow
Take your spitball firepower to the next level with this guide for constructing a No. 2 Pencil Crossbow, one of many undersized armaments found in John Austin's must-read new book Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction. More » -
#mods
DIY Courier Is Both Sad and Ingenious
One modder just couldn't wait for Microsoft's Courier, so he took his Dell mini 9 and added on a USB touchscreen display. And surprisingly enough, it works. More » -
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The Season's Most Expensive DIY Christmas Card
I've always loved getting handmade Christmas cards. It's just so heartwarming to open one and listen to a holiday song on the built-in iPhone. More » -
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I'm Building This DIY Batsignal and Then Taking You Jokers Down
I was never sure if Batgirl had a Batsignal, but it doesn't really matter. I'm gonna build my own using Arduino, some LEDs, and these instructions anyway. And then I'll track down a slinky costume and take down some troublemakers. More » -
#repair
Fix a Loose Battery Cover on Your Droid
Verizon's Droid is a very capable smartphone, but a loose battery cover makes mobile life with some models less than ideal. A small screwdriver tweak, however, appears to repair the problem. More » -
#chumby
Antique Chumby Clock Will Fool Your Granny and Impress Your Twitter Friends
Our commenters on the Chumby hollowed-out book are right: we need a Chumby guts Photoshop competition. But in the meantime check out this "Chumbaphone," which squeezes Chumby guts into a wooden clock, adding brass horns for that authentic Wi-Fi experience. More » -
#chumby
Chumby Guts Inserted Into Hollowed-Out Book
Although not as much fun as hiding a flask in a Danielle Steel book, this Chumby-in-a-hollow-book would look mighty fine on any bedside table, waking you up each morning with the latest news, Tweets and YouTube videos. More » -
#robots
Robo Theater: Mobile Projector, Or Projector Mobile?
People take movies on the road all the time; it's why so many minivans have TVs, and why PMPs play video. What people don't do, most of the time, is put movies on the road. Most of the time. More » -
#diy
See The World Through The Eyes of MST3K
Real life: the worst movie of all time. And since you already like to riff on everyone and everything, these Mystery Science Theater 3000 glasses should be a perfect fit. Hit the link for a DIY template. [Thingiverse via Make] -
#diy
How to Quickly Convert a Wall Outlet Into a USB Charger
I can't tell you how many times we have come across USB chargers that can be plugged into an outlet, so why not cut out the middleman and simply convert the outlet to USB? Instructables shows you how. More » -
#diy
Upgrade Your Current Flashlight to an LED Flashlight
Why throw your current flashlight away to upgrade to LED when you can keep all the good stuff and just upgrade the light itself? Milwaukee's LED Module flashlight upgrade does just that. [ToolBarn via Core77] -
#diy
How To Make Any Pair Of Gloves Work With a Touchscreen
There are commercial gloves designed to work with touchscreens, but you can achieve the same functionality with your current pair of gloves using a needle and some conductive thread. More » -
#diy
Opening Up a Sega Genesis Leads to a Genesis iPhone Dock, Naturally
When you find a dead Sega Genesis and you open it up to see what the insides look like, the chances are probably good that you'll end up with a Genesis you can plug your iPhone into. [Gadget Lab] -
#diy
DIY Light Bulb Planters and Mini Terrariums Bring Too Many Puns
The ever-present flower on my desk sits in a skinny vase that doesn't exactly scream I'm-kinda-geeky-but-hey-it's-ok-because-I-make-cool-things. Time to start using a funky DIY planter or mini terrarium made of repurposed light bulbs. Maybe the what-a-bright-idea puns will be a bonus. More » -
#diy
DIY Laptop Etch-A-Sketch is Almost Worth Destroying a Hard Drive
I think my hard drive flinched in fear when I pulled up these instructions for turning a laptop into an Etch-A-Sketch. How could it not when the project is a freakin' awesome Arduino-powered Hack-A-Sketch that you actually shake to erase. More » -
#instruments
Three-iPhone Ocarina Much More Expensive Than No-iPhone Ocarina
Do you have three iPhones kicking around that you aren't using? If so, you could make an insanely expensive ocarina out of them using some laser-cut plastic. But the real question is why you would do such a thing. [Make] -
#mods
Sony Vaio UX Becomes a Killer Hackintosh UMPC
Not only can this 2007 model UX490 quad-boot into OS X, Windows 7, XP Pro, and Vista Business, but its specs have been overhauled. A voice-capable HSPA modem has been added, plus a faster CPU and larger solid-state hard disk. More » -
#diy
Chumby Guts Turn Anything Into a Chumby
If you love the oh-so-adorable Chumby as well as some DIY, then the Chumby Guts kit is perfect for you. You can build your own crazy Chumby, but just don't cry over the brutal product name. More » -
#diy
Inductive Charging...Through Wood
Inductive charging, allowing you to charge a gadget just by placing it on a non-electrocuting surface, is a pretty neat parlor trick. But you're still putting a gadget on a charger. This DIY mod, however, trades synthetic chargers for wood. More » -
#diy
Shoot 3D Photos Using Two Hacked Canon Cameras
Sure, basic stereoscopic images can be created using software to merge two slightly offset photos, but that only works for stationary subjects. For moving targets, there's Fuji's Finepix Real 3D W1, or this $20 hack using two Canon PowerShot cameras. More » -
#gps
Make Your Own Real Time Kinematic GPS Receiver That's Accurate to One Centimeter
Researchers Tomoji Takasu and Akio Yasuda of Tokyo University have developed an open source, inexpensive, Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS receiver than runs on a beagle board. They've also left instructions on how you can build one yourself. More » -
#diy
Life Is Rarely as Simple as the Mini DV Case iPhone Stand
Here is an old Mini DV tape case—do people use these anymore?—as an iPhone stand. Sometimes the best inventions are out there in plain sight, waiting for that dohment of obvious realization. [Twitpic via LikeCool]
