Matt Spears transforms his lightweight Spira electric car into a rail-riding explorer, upgrading it with a 5 kW motor and custom parts to traverse abandoned tracks in the American wilderness.
A new wave of makers is transforming obsolete server power supplies into budget-friendly, high-current benchtop tools—breathing new life into e-waste and empowering creative electronics projects.
Denki-Kurage transforms the humble Cheap Yellow Display into a mesmerizing electric jellyfish, blending cyberpunk style with playful tech. This open-source project signals a shift toward aesthetic-driven DIY creations.
A new wave of makers is resurrecting mid-century design by crafting solid wood TV cases for modern homes, offering an antidote to 2026’s soulless black rectangles. Learn how nostalgia, craftsmanship, and technology converge in this stylish rebellion.
Camera hackers are breathing new life into discarded plastic cameras by transplanting their vintage lenses and shutters into 3D-printed bodies. This movement challenges the idea that analog photography requires expensive gear, celebrating creativity and resourcefulness over luxury.
A new material called Black LED Acrylic is quietly transforming DIY LED lantern projects, offering flawless light diffusion and dazzling parade displays. Here’s how makers are using it to create next-level glowing art.
A new breed of Bluetooth chip is shaking up the hacker scene: the CH571K packs Bluetooth 4 Low Energy and a RISC-V core into a 10-pin, under-$1 package, making rapid wireless prototyping accessible to all.
A digital hourglass made from Arduino, LEDs, and sensors is teaching key hardware and programming skills to a new generation of hackers. Dive into how it works and why it matters.
Portable plasma cutters are changing the game for metalworkers, offering fast, precise cuts and even rust removal in a compact, affordable package. See how this tech is sparking new possibilities.
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Laser-cut innovation revives the rare biretrograde clock, blending centuries-old mechanics with modern DIY tools for a mesmerizing, oscillating take on timekeeping.