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HacknMod - You name it. We hack it. HacknMod - You name it. We hack it. Learn to Hack and Mod EVERYTHING from the Xbox 360, Wii, Ps3, Airsoft, Coke Machines, Elevators - You name it, we hack it. Articles
Use a Video as iPhone Wallpaper
2008-05-10 00:00:00 A new app has been released to add to our collection of iPhone hacks, allowing you to use a video as the wallpaper of your iPhone. Heck, you could actually record a video using the iPhone video hack, and use it for your background. More About: Video , Wallpaper , Iphone
The Emergency Party Button
2008-05-10 00:00:00 If we had a category for awesomeness, this would be in it. Basically, it's a big red button that wirelessly controls a laser show, fog machine, LED sign, closes the curtains, dims the lights, and of course hires strippers and delivers the booze too. More About: Party , Button , Emergency
Turn a Phone Charger into a USB Charger
2008-05-07 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. More About: Phone , Charger , Turn
Pink Floyd Extreme Case Mod
2008-05-07 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. More About: Pink Floyd , Extreme , Case
Make a Hand Held Air Conditioner and Heater
2008-05-06 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. More About: Air Conditioner , Make , Hand , Conditioner , Held
Automate Rock Band to Never Miss a Beat
2008-05-05 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. More About: Miss , Beat , Rock Band
Make a Wireless Keylogger
2008-05-04 00:00:00 Keyloggers are great, but wouldn't it be better if you could transmit your victims' keystrokes wirelessly? Using a PIC controller, and your computer's PS2 keyboard port, you can stream keystrokes using an inexpensive radio frequency transmitter. More About: Wireless , Make , Keylogger
8 Absolutely Bizarre Keyboards
2008-05-03 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. More About: Bizarre , Keyboards
Home Automation: Control your Tivo Remotely with Telnet
2008-05-02 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. More About: Home , Control , Home Automation
Solar Powered LED Projector
2008-05-02 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! More About: Solar , Projector
Convert an Optical Mouse to Hand Held Scanner
2008-05-01 00:00:00 Most people aren't aware that optical mice have a tiny 18x18 camera built into them. Using your computer's serial port, you can connect to this micro scanner and essentially build a personal, hand held scanner. More About: Optical , Mouse , Convert , Hand , Optical Mouse
Modular Shape Shifting Robots that Rebuild Themselves
2008-05-01 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. More About: Robots , Shape
Simple LED Keyboard Illumination
2008-05-01 00:00:00 Tired of straining your eyes, trying to see your non-illuminated keyboard at night? Hack your keyboard so that when you tap Caps Lock twice, a bright white LED comes on, illuminating your entire keyboard for late night movies and LAN parties. More About: Simple , Keyboard
5 Minute, Dirt Cheap Multitouch Pad
2008-05-01 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. More About: Cheap , Dirt , Minute , Multitouch
Make a Portable Internet Boom Box
2008-04-28 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. More About: Internet , Portable , Make , Boom
Make your own G-Force Meter
2008-04-28 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. More About: Make , Meter
Record Video with Audio on your iPhone
2008-04-27 00:00:00 The iPhone Video Record er 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. More About: Audio , Iphone
Put Wind Powered Wifi on your Roof
2008-04-26 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. More About: Wind , Roof
DIY Awesome Soldering Stations
2008-04-25 00:00:00 You've got your LEDs, chips, resistors all ready to go for your next project. But, do you have a pimped out soldering station? Learn to build a custom fume extractor, solder dispenser, helping hands, and more through these thorough tutorials. More About: Awesome
Build Sci Fi Beasts, Robots, more from Recycled Parts
2008-04-24 00:00:00 Using nothing put recycled parts, one man managed to construct an entire army of Sci Fi spacecrafts, motorcycles, race cars, robots, and more. The artist has a massive collection of these robotic sculptures made entirely of recycled electronics. More About: Robots , Parts , Build
DIY Cell Phone Holder for your Car
2008-04-24 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. More About: Cell Phone , Cell , Cell-phone
Top Gun 2008: Massive RC Airplane Competition
2008-04-23 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. More About: Competition , Airplane , 2008
How to: Wire Panel Mount Components
2008-04-23 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. More About: Panel , Wire , Components , Mount
The Power of Bondo: A Comprehensive Tutorial
2008-04-21 00:00:00 Although Bondo was created for cosmetic repair of cars, the fact that it's easily malleable and dries rock hard makes it perfect for custom case mods, rock climbing, cement repair, LED Guitar Hero buttons, and much, much more. Master it all! More About: Power , Tutorial , Comprehensive
Fix your NES Blinking Screen
2008-04-20 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. More About: Screen , Blinking
Make an Ear Piercing Sonic Grenade
2008-04-19 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. More About: Sonic , Make , Piercing
Custom Water Cooling for the Xbox 360
2008-04-18 00:00:00 Tired of your 360 freezing in mid-pwnage? Learn to design and build your own custom water cooling system for your 360. Mod the PSU, convert the red ring of death to a blue ring of light, and add blue LEDs to the controllers equals one hell of a mod. More About: Xbox , Xbox 360 , Water , Cooling , Custom
HacknMod Comment Contest
2008-04-18 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. More About: Contest , Comment
Insanely Cold Thermal Test Chamber for High Altitude Flight
2008-04-18 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. More About: Cold , High , Test , Flight , Thermal
Build an Electric Segway Skateboard
More articles from this author:2008-04-16 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. More About: Segway , Electric , Build , Skateboard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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