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| Visitors Out: 3208 |
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| Make a Tengu - An LED Face that Reacts to Music |
| 2008-05-11 00:00:00 |
Learn to make a Tengu, an LED Face which reacts to music of the environment around it. The tutorial will take you through the entire process from breadboard to PCB (Printed Circuit Board). Overall, it's a pretty simple project to follow and costs $10...
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| If Nintendo Made Halo 3 |
| 2008-05-11 00:00:00 |
Take a bunch of classic Nintendo games, throw them in with the Halo 3 environment, and you get what Halo would theoretically be like if created by Nintendo. Imagine Pokemon snap with the Aliens or Final Fantasy with Master Cheif....
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| Build a Working Poker Robot |
| 2008-05-10 00:00:00 |
James Devlin built his own poker robot which plays in online gambling sites. It actually plays at up to 14 tables simultaneously for real money stakes. James wrote up a tutorial on how to built your very own online poker playing bot. Check it out....
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| Turn your Cell Phone into a Scanner |
| 2008-05-10 00:00:00 |
Using a free online service called ScanR, you can scan, copy, and fax with your camera phone or digital camera. Simple send document images from your cell phone and they'll convert them into clean, usable pdf files....
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| Pink Floyd Extreme Case Mod |
| 2008-05-06 00:00:00 |
If you happen to really like Pink Floyd, (or any band for that matter) this is a great tutorial that demonstrates how to mod a case and dedicate it to your favorite band. This one uses an actual hammer soldered to the top as a case handle....
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| Turn a Phone Charger into a USB Charger |
| 2008-05-06 00:00:00 |
This hack is ridiculously simple and very self explainitory. However, it's also incredibly useful and I'm sure quite a few visitors will be interested in trying it themselves. Basically, just cut the cables of the charger, and solder them to a USB....
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| Make a Hand Held Air Conditioner and Heater |
| 2008-05-05 00:00:00 |
Using what's called a Peltier plate, an object that gets extremely cold on one side, while extremely hot on the other, you can build your own, personal heating/cooling device. It's simple to make, and all fits comfortably in a project box....
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| Automate Rock Band to Never Miss a Beat |
| 2008-05-04 00:00:00 |
We've seen plenty of Guitar Hero automation hacks and now its Rock Band's turn. Originally, they tried using photoresistors suction cupped to the TV, but failed miserably. So, they used software used for Christmas light shows to get the job done....
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| 8 Absolutely Bizarre Keyboards |
| 2008-05-02 00:00:00 |
Pretty much everything on this list will make you think "WTF, that's ridiculous" but a few of them may have you saying, "OMG I want that." So whether it be quirky, ghetto, or ultra modern, you'll find the world's most bizarre keyboards right here....
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| Solar Powered LED Projector |
| 2008-05-01 00:00:00 |
Here's a simple, yet awesomely creative weekend project for you. Take a cheapo solar powered garden lamp and take it apart. Solder a high brightness LED to the exposed leads, attach a transparency, and you've built an evil "graffiti" robot of doom!...
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| Home Automation: Control your Tivo Remotely with Telnet |
| 2008-05-01 00:00:00 |
Apparently, Tivo has an open port which can be accessed via Telnet. This means by using the old school network protocol, you can configure your Tivo by taking advantage of its built in home automation system. On way is with the iPhone's terminal app....
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| 5 Minute, Dirt Cheap Multitouch Pad |
| 2008-04-29 00:00:00 |
We've recently seen huge advancements in multitouch technology with the iPhone, WiiMote, and more, but this is by far the easiest way to build your own multitouch sensing system. Basically, all you need is a webcam, glass pane, and a cardboard box....
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| Modular Shape Shifting Robots that Rebuild Themselves |
| 2008-04-29 00:00:00 |
This robot is an awesome piece of engineering featuring three modular sections that, when separated, attract each other with a beacon, line up, and reattach themselves. Plus, they're equipt with servo motors, accelerometers, gravity and IR sensors....
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| Make your own G-Force Meter |
| 2008-04-27 00:00:00 |
Are you an avid street racer? Of course you are. When you're drifting down Main Street you want to know how many G's you're pulling, right? Learn to build a personal G-Force meter to see just how many G's you experience when accelerating and braking....
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| Make a Portable Internet Boom Box |
| 2008-04-27 00:00:00 |
Using a wireless router, an old boom box, and a sound card, you can stream music from your computer to a boom box or any other audio device. Configure OpenWRT (Linux for embedded divcces) and imagine taking Pandora with you on the go....
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| Record Video with Audio on your iPhone |
| 2008-04-26 00:00:00 |
The iPhone Video Recorder software has just released a new app which allows iPhone users to record video and audio on their phones. Users can adjust the video's compression and quality. Check the video to see an example recording using the software....
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| Put Wind Powered Wifi on your Roof |
| 2008-04-25 00:00:00 |
Share your Wifi with your neighbors? Why not your entire neighborhood? Set up a wind turbine on your roof to harness the power of wind, convert it into power, plug in your Wifi router, and presto, you're now the world's newest (and freeist) ISP....
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| DIY Cell Phone Holder for your Car |
| 2008-04-23 00:00:00 |
Using some plastic packaging and an x-acto knife, you can easily build an in car dock for your iPhone or regular cell phone. The tutorial is iPhone specific, but the methods used are so incredibly simple to follow, they can be altered for any phone....
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| Top Gun 2008: Massive RC Airplane Competition |
| 2008-04-22 00:00:00 |
Enjoy RC airplanes? Perhaps you even own one, but it's probably nothing compared to these behemoths. This event features the world's 35 largest RC planes created with thousands of hours of development and draws around 10,000 drooling spectators....
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| How to: Wire Panel Mount Components |
| 2008-04-21 00:00:00 |
We've showed you how to become a surface mount soldering pro, but learning the basics of panel mount soldering is also a great addition to your circuitry arsenal. Learn the proper techniques of soldering switches, wiring power jacks, and more....
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| Fix your NES Blinking Screen |
| 2008-04-19 00:00:00 |
The odds are, you've popped in Super Mario Bros to your NES and came face to face with the blinking screen of death. Blowing on the cartridge may work, but the real issue lies in the console's 72 pin connector. It's affordable and easy to replace....
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| Make an Ear Piercing Sonic Grenade |
| 2008-04-18 00:00:00 |
Sonic grenades? Yep. Pull the pin, and instead of exploding, these bad boys emit an ear piercing shriek that is guaranteed to wake the dead (or a hungover roommate, little brother, or co-worker). They're also great for Airsoft or Laser Tag battles....
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| HacknMod Comment Contest |
| 2008-04-17 00:00:00 |
Well, it's about time for another contest, so we decided to give away a tripod Mp3 Speaker to one top commenter this month. The more comments you post, the more chances you have to win. Be sure to read the contest rules for full details....
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| Insanely Cold Thermal Test Chamber for High Altitude Flight |
| 2008-04-17 00:00:00 |
So, you decided you want to launch something into near space. Awesome, but will your electronic components hold up, or will they crack under the pressure of sub zero temperatures? Build a thermal test chamber for pre-launch electronics testing....
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| Build an Electric Segway Skateboard |
| 2008-04-15 00:00:00 |
Within two days, you can build an electric segway mountain board (off road skateboard) with the ability to remove the electronic system for standard riding. Will run for about an hour per charge and tops out at a whopping 20 mph. Not bad at all....
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| Two New Categories: Linux and Car Hacking |
| 2008-04-15 00:00:00 |
In our previous survey, you told us you wanted to see a new section dedicated solely to automotives. Well, due to popular demand, you got it. Furthermore, we thought it was about time we had a separate section for Linux, so we added that too....
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| Embed Yourself in Live Video Games |
| 2008-04-14 00:00:00 |
Check out this immersive game installation that transforms computer gaming into a visual, physical performance. Fight and defy gravity like kung-fu actors and game characters. All combat is in real time, you're built into the action....
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| New Host, New Look, New Prizes |
| 2008-04-13 00:00:00 |
After being featured on G4's Attack of the Show, LifeHacker, Engadget, and Gizmodo (among a few others) so many times, we need to upgrade! Along with a new host, we thought a new design is in order. Comment, give suggestions, and win a mini Mario....
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| Diy Weekend Projects - Old Speaker to Media Center |
| 2008-04-11 00:00:00 |
This is a project anyone can do, and looks incredible when it's completed. Basically, take an old speaker, remove the black exterior (exposing the sexy hardware), add shelving, and you've got a snazzy media cabinet for your DVDs, NES games, and more....
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| 5 Ways to Hack your Xbox 360 Controller |
| 2008-04-09 00:00:00 |
In a recent HacknMod survey, you told us you wanted to see more Xbox 360 Hacks. We've complied this stupendous lineup of 360 controller mods for your hacking pleasure including LEDs, rapid fire, tilt control, paint jobs, keypads, and oh so much more....
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| Screw Gas - Build an Electric Car |
| 2008-04-07 00:00:00 |
Screw price gouging oil companies and their $4 per gallon gas. We don't need you anymore! With these seven incredibly awesome tutorials, you too can be on your way to a gas free commute. Learn to design, wire, and build your own electric vehicle....
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| Guard your Laptop with Electric Rings of Death! |
| 2008-04-06 00:00:00 |
Combine a high voltage electrode and a motor to create an electric force field ring around your laptop. Note that all these photos are real, no photoshopping. The pictures are all single shots and effects are produced with long exposure....
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| USB Hacking 101 - Everything you Need to Know |
| 2008-04-05 00:00:00 |
Thousands of products utilize a computer's Universal Serial Bus, or USB Ports. USB ports emit about 5v DC which is enough to light up a few LEDs and power a simple circuit. This eleven chapter article (book)will teach you downright everything....
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| Model Porsche LED Case Mod |
| 2008-04-05 00:00:00 |
Built in a 1/6th scale RC 1997 911 Twin Turbo Porsche, painted in color shifting car paint. After gutting the RC innards, inside I placed the motherboard of the computer. Then, I pimped it out, added cathodes underneath, LEDs, and water cooling....
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| Help us improve + Win Prizes |
| 2008-04-03 00:00:00 |
Us awesomely cool, amazing, and humble folks at HacknMod are always looking to improve, and we need YOUR HELP! Tell us how you think HacknMod could be improved, and you could win an in car USB charger. All you have to do is leave a comment!...
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| How to: Tetris Fridge Magnets |
| 2008-04-02 00:00:00 |
Who doesn't want Tetris on their fridge? I know I sure do. Learn to easily construct your own Tetris refrigerator magnets to entertain your various lady friends, your kids, or even your hamster....
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| USB Mania - 6 Insanely Useful Tips |
| 2008-04-02 00:00:00 |
We've all seen the countless, boring articles about USB Apps, tricks, etc. This is not one of them. Learn to put a web server on your USB, play Starcraft, monitor internet activity and IMs, have it contact you if it becomes lost, and more....
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