Join DIY Terrestrial Globe
So you think you’re a whiz at Tetris and all things puzzle – why not give the DIY Terrestrial Globe a try then? This is one interesting jigsaw puzzle that shouldn’t take up too much of your time, but it will definitely be a fun and imaginative way to teach your kids about geography. Granted, knowing how the world looks like when flat in the form of a map is one thing, but fleshing it out in 3D is another. Perfect to develop the spatial recognition part in kids (and adults, too!). There are 60 pieces in total, so it could take a few long attempts before it becomes second nature to you. The DIY Terrestrial Globe can be purchased for $16.
Turn your old tapes into USB hubs
Ah, the VHS tape. I have so many fond memories of thee. We had such great times as I adjusted the tracking on the VCR (after I had figured out how to get it to stop blinking 12:00 of course) and the countless hours I spent rewinding you over the years. They were good times, but with my DVDs I don’t have to mess with any of that. Which is of course why I purged my collection of tapes about a year ago. I can’t really say that I miss them, but if I did, I could always turn one into a USB hub and stare at it every day.
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Idea of a Clock II concept
The Idea of a Clock II might be pretty novel, but it scores zero marks where practicality is concerned. This must be the most wordy version of a clock I have ever come across, where lengthy textual description is imprinted on a green LED bulleting board for you to tell the time. For example, 12:29 would read, “This is the idea of a clock that tells you the time using words at exactly twenty-nine minutes past twelve”. Definitely not meant for those who are constantly in a hurry. The Idea of a Clock II is but a limited edition timepiece though, and the artist will only divulge its price when you enquire within.
Source: Technabob
Nintendo Entertainment System, Now in Cartridge Form
Isn’t it amazing how much smaller our technology is, compared to what our technology was? I once heard that the first computers took up entire buildings, and yet they had no more memory than an average cellular phone. That’s decades of progress in electronic technology for you.
I am proud to report that in just two decades of electronic progress, someone has actually designed a Nintendo Entertainment System that is the size of an NES cartridge.
Popular console modder and DIYer Kotomi has created the Fami-Card, which uses a now-vintage 8-bit Super Mario Brothers cartridge for a housing for a full NES player. A Chinese NES emulator is used for running the games, and there is room enough for a full-functioning cartridge slot, video audio out, reset button, and even ports for the joysticks.
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DIY USB CapsLocker will ruin someone’s day
April Fool’s Day is over, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning ahead for next year. Heck, who says you can’t prank your co-workers just for the fun of it? If you’ve got some spare time on your hands and want to have a few laughs at the expense of a friend, here’s a fun DIY project.
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DIY Brick Tower Mood Light
So you think you’re a LEGO whiz, eh? Why not pick up Brick Tower Mood Light from Brando and build your very own lamp? Each $35 purchase comes with 26 pieces of 8 x 2 bricks and 56 pieces of 2 x 1 bricks, so you can always let your creative juices flow instead of settling on something as boring as this standard lamp form factor. Gotta love the myriad of colors that it comes in – although knocking it on the floor accidentally will probably result in it shattering to bits and pieces or chipped at the sides.
Leatherman Skeletool CX
Somehow, multi functional tools seem to attract guys like moth to a flame. There is some innate need in us neanderthals to fix stuff around us, which explains why it is always a good idea to open up a hardware shop no matter which part of the globe you’re at. The Leatherman Skeletool CX is a £79.95 tool that claims to offer everything you need in a convenient and small package. To get a better idea of what are some of the tools on offer, head on after the jump for further details.
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Multi-Screwdriver Torch
Now here’s a torch that does more than light up your path whenever the power fails (which isn’t too often these days) – the Multi-Screwdriver Torch. Not only will you be able to find your way through a blanket of darkness, it features a whole host of interchangeable screwdriver heads that will be able to cater for most DIY projects without the need for a whole bunch of different screwdrivers. Just make sure you don’t lose these heads though, as there won’t be any individual replacements. Instead, you’ll have to fork out $17 for a whole new Multi-Screwdriver Torch instead.
