Mostly outdated technology ends up in a landfill but sometimes they become cool art installations with the help of a little bit of modern technology. In this case, an old payphone became a boombox that will play some of the hottest jams from the 90s because life is wonderful that way.
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DIY Gamer Kit – build your own system and then play it
Video games are a lot of fun but making your own games usually involves a lot of software and quite a bit of coding knowledge. It might be a good idea to start small with the DIY Gamer Kit. The little kit that lets you design your own handheld video game.
Read MoreNetflix Socks – the DIY project for binge watchers
We’ve all been there, sitting on your couch, watching Netflix and the next thing you know, you’re out like a light. When you wake up, you’re five episodes deep and your popcorn’s gone all cold and gross. Netflix understands which is why they’ve put out the specs for Netflix Socks, the socks that will stop your program when you fall asleep.
Read MoreVilros Uno Ultimate + Ethernet Starter Kit – dive into the wonderful world of making
Technology is so accessible these days. Whether or not you’ve got a background in it, there are a ton of resources out there to help you get started down the path to building your own JARVIS. The Vilros Uno Ultimate + Ethernet Starter Kit isn’t enough to build a mechanical servant but it will get you started.
Read MoreCherokey 4WD Basic Arduino Robotics Kit – build this little rover all by yourself
Robots are cool. Everyone likes robots. I, personally, especially like little robots that remind me of Wall-E. The Cherokey 4WD Basic Arduino Robotics Kit will let you build your own little robot perfect for the rough terrain of post-apocalyptic Earth. Or just your backyard.
Read MoreArduboy – old school gaming in a tiny package
I like games, you probably like games, everyone likes games! Pocket game systems are usually anything but though. The Arduboy actually lives up this name as a tiny 8-bit game system.
Read MoreLilyPad Development Simple – turn your boring shirt into an e-textile
Wouldn’t it be nice if our clothing did more than just sit on our bodies? What if they monitored our temperature or heart rate like a Fitbit but without having to wear a Fitbit. That clothing doesn’t exist yet but you can dabble in the science of it. The LilyPad Development Simple is a set to help you get started making e-textiles.
Read MoreS.E.L.F.I.E – magic mirror automatically takes your photo, posts it to Twitter
Taking a selfie is serious business. Five minutes on the internet will teach you that. But imagine for a moment if you could take one without your phone showing up in the picture or the odd outstretched selfie arm angle. Well the guys at iStrategyLabs have created just that with S.E.L.F.I.E. – The Self Enhancing Live Feed Image Engine.
Read MorelittleBits – open source maker kit promises a world of delight for wannabe nerds of any age
Making machines and projects out of various different objects is a pasttime that never gets old. But your creations generally don’t come with a huge selection of electronic components to choose from, nor do they snap together as easily as LEGO kits do. Until now.
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