So you’re hearing may not be great. Why not take it to super hero levels? The Super Ear Amplifier Kit will help you magnify sound up to 50 times. Hear like Daredevil but without the blindness and awesome agility.
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eTaper16 – upgrade your measuring tape
Every tool chest worth its salt has a measuring tape. If you’re handy you use them for everything from moving furniture to hanging curtains. They’re simple and classic but that doesn’t mean they can’t get better. The eTaper16 is the digital tape measure that will simplify your life.
Read MoreRePhone – make your own your phone, call your dog
Ever looked at your phone and think, “Man, I want to make my own?” Well with RePhone, the open source and modular kit, you can actually piece together your own smartphone. Ditch pre-paid for the homemade.
Read MoreROBOTIS Bioloid Premium Kit – a robot kit for the brave
There are many kits on the market today that can help you build your own personal robot. Of course these little machines are generally very simple and not likely to be able to do anything cool like fetch drinks or protect your home from invaders. The ROBOTIS Bioloid Premium Kit won’t help you build a Terminator either but it gets a bit closer to it.
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 MoreMusical Tesla Coil Kit – rock on with science
Tesla Coils are the go to decoration for any mad genius lab. Really, nothing says “I’m about to science and technology all over the place” quite like one. Now you can combine your love of playing god with music with the OneTesla Musical Tesla Coil Kit.
Read MorePiper – the build it yourself computer that teaches robotics
Hands on is the best way to learn things and the younger you are when you start, the better off you’ll be. Piper is a toolbox that teaches kids to build their own computer and robots to solve problems.
Read MoreBondic – the only glue you’ll ever need
Anyone who is at least a little crafty will know that glue does not work on everything. It just doesn’t. Also it tends to involve its own set of clean up requirements not to mention if you want it to last, you’ve got to get the right glue for the job. Bondic is a liquid plastic that hardens under UV light and manages to be the right glue for many jobs.
Read MoreWooden Mechanical Clock Kit – steampunk inspired DIY clock for the time enthusiast
Clocks are very useful. Building your own is a sort of lost art. You can once again take pride in assembling a fine time piece. The Wooden Mechanical Clock Kit is a pendulum clock that you build yourself.
Read MoreBare Conductive Pen – draw your own circuits
There’s something about playing with electronics that is really, really cool. It doesn’t matter what you’re building, a tiny robot or just a light switch, there’s something exciting about working with electronics. If you’re just testing something out, the Bare Conductive Pen could be an easy solution.
Read MoreKano – the DIY computer that teaches you to code
I love DIY project kits! I love them even more when they encourage kids to learn more about electronics than just how to turn them on. The Kano computer is a DIY computer that’s designed to help children learn how to build and code.
Read MoreInfinitely Mirrored Anachronism Clock – super cool DIY clock gives a new dimension on time
Clocks come in a variety of styles, although shape wise they’re usually round. So as far as basic design goes this clock is pretty standard, but that’s where ‘standard’ ends. With the Infinitely Mirrored Anachronism, you have a DIY LED clock that puts a whole new spin on time.
Read MorePi-Top – build your own ultra cool laptop in just 1, 2, 3…
The Raspberry Pi is one of the most versatile computers with the cutest name, and people are using the ultra low price device to make all sorts of cool stuff, including tiny robots and other unusual things. Something about this tiny little guy just breeds innovation. But if you’re only a casual user of technology trying to break into more advanced electronics, it can all seem a bit intimidating. Enter the Pi-Top, a DIY laptop based around the Raspberry Pi.
Read MoreGoogle Cardboard VR Toolkit – the cheapest – and coolest – virtual reality kit for your phone you can buy
The Oculus Rift is the VR baby of the tech world but it’s not the only game out there. In fact, for a few bucks you can actually build your own. Sure it won’t be as sleek as the Oculus Rift but the Google Cardboard VR Toolkit will definitely take you less time to build, and you won’t need gazillions in venture capital and a buyout to make your eyes happy.
Read MoreDulux Visualizer – cool app lets you view your room in any color instantly, interior design just got real [Freeware]
Summer time is a time for moving and home renovations. Whether it’s a new house or an old one, painting the walls really stamps it as your own. But deciding what color to go with or how that perfect shade of magenta will really look once it’s applied is anyone’s guess. With the Dulux Visualizer app, you won’t have to guess anymore thanks to some very clever augmented reality tech.
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