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DIY Gadgets

Making your own or hacking gadgets can be great fun, hear we share the various DIY gadget projects that we’ve found or done.

Grow your own stuff

November 13th, 2007 by Edwin in Eco Gadgets, DIY Gadgets, Garden Gadgets

growits.jpgSo you think you’re a hidden green finger at heart? Why not prove it with Grow Its!

The Chilli Kit comes with five different varieties of chilli seeds, including Tepin, the world’s hottest for the truly brave. The Herb Kit comes with basil, parsley, chives, rosemary and thyme, so you can get a proper mini kitchen herb garden going, and the Bonsai Kit too has five different varieties of Bonsai Tree seeds, all ready for you to grow a Lilliputian forest. Each kit comes with five organic coconut husk growing pots and compost discs, your seeds, wooden plant markers, and of course comprehensive growing instructions.

Choose from Herbs, Bonsai and Chilli kits for £12.99 each.

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Steampunk laptop wows

November 2nd, 2007 by Edwin in DIY Gadgets, PC Gadgets

steampunk-laptop.jpgThis Steampunk laptop is definitely worth drooling over, featuring a brass faceplate that makes up most of the mod along with his custom-made keyboard that looks better than it types. You also get leather pads that have been cut out to function as wrist rests for a more comfortable typing experience, especially during the winter when everything is cold to the touch. Most interesting is the key that must be turned before the notebook can be used - bringing some old school significance to 21st century technology.

Source: MAKE

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Coat Hanger Gorilla

October 24th, 2007 by Edwin in DIY Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets, Home Gadgets

coat-hanger-gorilla.jpgNow isn’t this just precious - a gorilla made completely out of coat hangers. Kinda reminds me of a more beastly version of Pinhead from the Hellraiser series. At least you won’t have to go through the trouble of pointing out to your guests where exactly to hang their coats whenever they drop by your pad.

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Auto Wrench - The Electronic Adjustable Spanner

October 24th, 2007 by Al in Gadget Gift Ideas, DIY Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets

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Manual wenches are so yesteryear, with the autowrench you still have to use a bit of manual elbow grease to do the loosening or tightening, however it can automatically resize the jaws to fit the nut.

The area where this wrench really shines is in hard-to-reach spots where mobility is obscured, such as under sinks. A typical situation where the Auto Wrench would help might be one in which you’re awkwardly reaching for a nut underneath the kitchen faucet. With a comparable manual wrench, it’s conceivable you would fumble around with the adjusting mechanism for minutes on end, and then toss a fit. With the Auto Wrench, you’d simply press a button (positioned where you rest your thumb) and the jaws would open or close to your specifications.

We were a bit sceptical when we learned the Auto Wrench takes AA batteries and doesn’t include a rechargeable battery. This means you’ll need to keep some extra batteries around the house – or buy some rechargeable batteries — if you use it frequently. However, the wrench isn’t a power hog by any means. Black & Decker says you can get 650 cycles out of two AA batteries, which should be plenty for most people.

The Auto Wrench is for sale at Amazon for $28.40.

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Go wooden with DIY keyboard

October 21st, 2007 by Edwin in DIY Gadgets, USB Gadgets, PC Gadgets

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Now this isn’t exactly the most environmentally friendly of all computer peripherals, but at least it is more biodegradable than your standard plastic 101-key keyboard. Hailing from Japan, this DIY wood keyboard requires you to actually cut each key out yourself, placing them in the order of your choice. Granted, you would probably choose the QWERTY layout but the weirder ones among you would probably settle for DVORAK or something more original. I suppose this wood was not cut from virgin forests, so don’t feel too guilty about picking one of these €200 DIY wood keyboards up. At the very least, you can burn it to keep you warm during the cold winter months especially after oil has just breached the psychologically important $90/barrel mark.

Source: Akihabaranews

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What to do with your old tech …

October 15th, 2007 by James in DIY Gadgets, Tech News, Audio/Video Gadgets

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With computers once again topping the “I Want it List for Christmas,” the question foremost in most people’s minds sooner or later is, what do I do with all those old gadgets to make room for the new toys I’m getting? Well, DIY Life has a few ideas, including what to do with batteries, empty paint cans, even used car safety seats. I’ve got a few myself:

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Feng Shui USB flash drive

October 12th, 2007 by Edwin in DIY Gadgets, USB Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, PC Gadgets

crystal-usb.jpgCrystals play a pivotal role in the world of Feng Shui, and what better way to channel some good vibes to your workdesk than with this crystal-enhanced USB flash drive? I wonder whether it helps prevent virus attacks and corrupted data on your computer while using this. Still, it is a rather interesting USB flash drive to own, except that you can’t wear this around your neck or place it in your pocket as you will probably end up hurting yourself with the sharp edges accidentally. The 1GB crystal USB flash drive retails for $30 from Etsy.

Product Page via TechChee

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The Cat Mouse from Japan

September 28th, 2007 by Edwin in DIY Gadgets, USB Gadgets, PC Gadgets

mouse-cat.jpgA Cat Mouse sounds like an oxymoron, but only in Japan can you find such an interesting computer peripheral. Actbrise has released a cat that is actually a computer mouse, and it has a design that leans more towards the joystick than everyone’s favorite pointing peripheral. Tilt the cat left and the pointer will move accordingly. A quartet of buttons on the back cater for normal clicks and scrolling purposes. It relies on a wired USB connection to work and retails for $70 each. Why so expensive, you ask? For starters, it is handmade by skilled craftsmen, and anything crafted out of hand normally carries a premium price tag.

Source: New Launches

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