Posts Tagged ‘DIY’

Light Saber Knitting Needles

Written by topgear. Posted in Electronic, Gadget, Ideal Life

The materials needed for this project include a 3/8″ Lucite rod, several key-chain LED flashlights,

a red LED, a green LED, 2 X 10 Ohm resistor, heat shrink tubing,120 sand paper, a Scotch-Brite

pad, and a 10 Ohm resistor. It can’t be a terribly difficult project, as Random Canadian said ano

-ther smaller set of needles were also made.

“The cyano glue makes the cut ends optically pure when the plastic bits are joined, as long as

there are not big tool marks… I found this out on a previous project. saves quite a bit of time by

not having to polish the ends.”

So the next time you find yourself battling the dark side of the yarn, or you just want to knit in

the dark, whip up a set of these babies for all your nerd knitting needs!

[ via geekcrafts.com ]

How to change your gloves into touchscreen gloves?

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Accessories, Creative World, Ideal Life, Personal Effects

In winter we need to wear gloves as the weather is very cold. But wearing gloves will bring us into trouble – we may find it hard to deal with our touch-screen cellphone with our normal gloves. To solve this problem, someone has invented the touchscreen gloves, but these gloves seems too monotonous both in the style and color. So now, we need someone to stand up and tell you, how to turn your ordinary gloves into touchscreen gloves with only few money and easy DIY.

The entire process is very simple, only takes 4 steps:

1, order electrically conducting yarn . In general it is difficult to find in the shops, but easy to buy online.

2, choose a pair of gloves to modify. If it is leather gloves, probably you may need a special leather needle, If it is normal one

you just need a normal large needle.

3, sew the electrically conducting yarn to fingertip of the gloves, let it cross as the picture. You can also use your own method,

the purpose is to enable it to fully touch with the touch screen.

4, tie a knot, take out your phone and make a try.

If you feel headache about the needlework, just hand it to your woman!

DIY Mini Farmville Keychain

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys

The online craze nowadays is Happy Farm (or Farmville  in the US) where you’re given a virtual farm and you plant stuff.  It’s a great concept for people who always wanted to try their hand at farming but never wanted to get dirt in their nails.  But what if you wanted to do some real farming, there just wasn’t enough room in your studio apartment or closet?  Now with this DIY Mini Farm Keychain, you can bring the farm to you.  This package comes with different seeds for the seasons depending on what you’re in the mood for and all the necessary tools you need to help your plant grow.  The best part is that you can carry the plant with you on your keys or mobile phone.  Some seeds take 15 days while others can take up 20 days so you and your friends can watch it grow.

DIY 35mm Twin-Lens Reflex Camera

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys

The camera has a unique appearance with a pair of vertically arranged lenses. This camera makes photography fun again. The upper lens is used to set the view angle and focus, while the bottom lens is use to take the actual photographs. Hold the camera against your chest and look down to set the viewfinder. You can take unique vertical angle pictures.

XAircraft X650 Value4(8) and X450 Pro

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys, Electronic, Other

After XAircraft successfully launched new four axis aircraft X450 and X650 last year, its new generation aerocraft will be released on 15th July. This new type quadcopter has been named officially: X650 Value (Best Value Version) and X450 Pro (Enhanced Version). X650 Value has two versions: 4 propeller(X4 model) and 8 propeller(X8 model). And plus “-4″ and “-8″ in front of the name for distinction, for example, X650 Value-4 is 4 propeller, X650 Value-8 is 8 propeller, X650V4 and X650V8 for short. This new generation XAircraft X650V4/8 and X450 Pro will be over-emphasized on aerial photography, which has more stable and positive fly performance, and can stay in the sky for longer time, with its stronger load capability and distinctive external appearance. We believe it will definitely become your indispensable aerial photography sharp weapon that let you fondle admiringly. In the meantime, XAircraft will continue to manufacture parts for old X650 and X450, and also provide the upgrade kit, in which you can upgrade the old version to the new one, save the cost of upgrading in maximum limit. For X450 Pro It is positioned for entry level player which has a higher drop number fuselage, provided simple aerial photography function and a simple GOPRO mounting plate(Simple Camera Mount). Besides, it has the same flight control system and power driven system as X650(brushless motor and ESC). 10 inches propeller and brushless motor is a specially made structure, used for lowering the center of gravity. For X650V4 Cheaper than old X650, it has adopted a new designed fuselage with more cool external appearance and practicability, can be quickly folded. The fuselage cover can also be quickly removed and installed. The fuselage of and X650V4 and X650V8 are made of carbon fiber material, the Mounting Plate, Motor Mount, Landing Gear are made by high strength plastic. The camera mount and battery can be slide on the crossbeamis which means you can adjust the center of gravity easily according to the weight of photographing device attached.

For X650V8 It has adopted the same fuselage, flight control, brushless motor, ESC and propeller as X650V4. That is, X650V8 has all the outstanding characteristic of X650V4, the only difference is X650V8 has 8 brushless motor, thus can provide stronger load capacity. X650 V4 user only need to order other 4 brushless motor, 4 ESC and 4 propeller, to upgrade X650 V to X650 V8 immediately! Of course, if you want, Value-8 can also be degraded to Value-4, in this way, it can help save more electricity, get more flight time. X650 Value series are all using the “x” shape flight style, cannot use the “+” shape flight style (however the flight control in itself support).

In addition, the development of XAircraft’s biaxial camera mount has finally come true; its photography effect stands in the first-class level in the small aircraft. This biaxial camera mount has two models, CMGOPRO-TP (two axle control including 2 servos) and CM130C-TPS (two axle control including 3 servos). The CMGOPRO-TP is specially designed for GOPRO camera, with lighter weight, fit for GOPRO camera user. The CM130C-TPS is mainly designed for the card camera and the EVIL(Electronic Viewfinder Interchangable Lens), but at the same time it can also install the GOPRO camera, has a extra steering engine to controll the shutter, can also be used on the old version X650C and X650G, but can’t be used on X450 and X450 Pro. Note: The transmitter,receiver and battery are NOT INCLUDED, you need to prepare a 6-chn(at least) transmitter and receiver, 11.1V or 14.8V/15C/2200mAh polymer lithium battery pack and assemble X650 youself.   The GPS, compass, biaxial camera mount are optional accessories, customers can select according to their own requirement. There are OSD, light and power supply for option in the future. X450 Pro Standard Configuration(Price:$399):Buy it click here - 1x X450 Pro Fuselage - 1x GOPRO Mounting Plate - 4x new type External Rotation Brusless Motor - 4x 10A Brushless ESC - 2x 10 inch Clockwise Propeller - 2x 10 inch Counter-Clockwise Propeller - 1x XAircraft FC1212-S Flight Control Unit - 1x XAircraft AHRS-S Attitude Sensor - 1x XAircraft USB-Link PC Linker - 1x XAircraft Flight Control Management(Parameter Adjustment) Software X650V4 Standard Configuration(Price:$620):Buy it click here - 1x X650V4 Fuselage(Landing Gear,Carbon Fiber, Plastic) - 1x X650V4 High Strength Fuselage Cover - 4x new type External Rotation Brusless Motor - 4x 10A Brushless ESC - 2x 10 inch Clockwise Propeller - 2x 10 inch Counter-Clockwise Propeller - 1x XAircraft FC1212-S Flight Control Unit - 1x XAircraft AHRS-S Attitude Sensor - 1x XAircraft USB-Link PC Linker - 1x XAircraft Flight Control Management(Parameter Adjustment) Software X650 Value-8 Standard Equipment(Price:$720):Buy it click here - 1x X650V8 Fuselage(Landing Gear,Carbon Fiber, Plastic) - 1x X650V8 High Strength Fuselage Cover - 8x New Type External Rotation Brusless Motor - 8x 10A Brushless ESC - 4x 10 inch Clockwise Propeller - 4x 10 inch Counter-Clockwise Propeller - 1x XAircraft FC1212-S flight Control unit - 1x XAircraft AHRS-S Attitude Sensor - 1x XAircraft USB-Link PC Linker - 1x XAircraft Flight Control Management(Parameter Adjustment) Software Optional Accessories:Buy it click here - XAircraft GPS+Compass(Price:$247) - CMGOPRO-TP or CM130C-TPS Biaxial Camera Mount(Price:$259) - Uniaxial Camera Mount(Price:$79) Additional accessories needed for flight: - At least 4 channel remote controller(suggest above 6 channel) - Above 11.1V or 14.8V/15C/2200mAh polymer lithium battery pack - Lithium battery charger

Paint By Numbers Kits-Digital Oil Painting

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys, Other

Never tried paint-by-number before? These kits are an ideal project for a first time painters or an advanced experienced painting by number enthusiast.  Without any lessons or experience, you can paint a masterpiece, just by following the numbers. From ballerinas and the Eiffel Tower, to tug boats and poppies, you’ll have your choice of eight different vintage paint by numbers. Make yourself the artist and create your own masterpiece!

How to paint?

1.Check the canvas to see which colors correspond to which numbers. Open the first paiint container and paint every area marked with that number. 2.Wash your brush off after you finish paint one color you choiced. Repeat with a new color until you have painted every area and the painting is totally dry.

Buy it click here

New XAircraft X650 Value-4 Value-8 QuadCopter

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys

Latest news, XAircraft X650 Value-4 or Value-8 (hereinafter referred to as: “X650 V4″ and “X650 V8″) has come into the trial production stage. If everything goes well, expect it will be released at the end of June. X650 V4 is 4 motor version, X650 V8 is 8 motor version. Both use the same frame, only different in motor numbers. Of course, the load capacity is also different, X650 V8 will have more load capacity, and X650 V4 have a longer flight time.

X650 V4 and X450 V4 will continue to use XAircraft FC1212-S and AHRS-S flight control systems, electronics are compatible with previous generation X650C/G. For power, X650 Value version features the new brushless power system, the overall efficiency will be significantly improved, which means that customers only need to replace the new frame and the new brushless motor to upgrade to the latest version and save upgrade cost. In short, X650 V4(V8) will be more emphasis on aerial photography applications, the X450 V4 will be more emphasis on the FPV and as a training machine.

Moreover, the location of ESC is placed to the point close propellers, good for heat dissipation and enhance flight stability. Different with previous generation X650C/G, X650 Value no longer use 4 in 1 ESC, but use split ESC, even one ESC broke down, the others can work well. X650 V4(V8)’s frame is a folding design,can easily carry by case, greatly improve the portability. X650 V4(V8)’s frame is compatible with X4、X6、X8 motor structure. Each power point can be installed two brushless motor(up and down). Improved tripod with more compact and light weight. X650 V4(V8) using the latest Biaxial Camera Mount(Yes, the same one you know a long time ago) which is also compatible with the old version of X650C/G. The location of the battery can be adjusted so that the focus can be easily adjusted to meet the weights of different cameras. X450 V4 will become more robust with new integrated high-strength plastic frame. Accept pre order now  

Quirky Qubicles Build Your Shelf

Written by topgear. Posted in Home

The Quirkys Qubicles are components of a modular shelving system, great for storing your favorite books, photo frames, collectables, and more. Each cube measures 10in x 10in x 6in, stick to one color family, or mix and match depending on your creativity. Once you install the bracket system for the first time, you can put up and take down your Qubicle cubes at any time without having to take out the tools again. Customize your layout and arrange and re-arrange your cubes whenever you’d like! Qubicles are sold in sets of three cubes, but buy as many sets as you like to create your own unique setup. Each set comes with an easy-to-follow assembly instruction manual, a lightweight steel bracket system, and screws. Screwdriver not included. Price:32 Presale from here

Quirky DIY Yogurt Culture Cylinder

Written by topgear. Posted in Home, Kitchen

If you love to culture yogurt yourself you may realized that it needs too much money on mass-produced. There is a non-electric yogurt cylinder designed specifically to help users through the key steps of at-home yogurt production: The cylinder can produce about a half gallon of homemade yogurt with insulated, double-walled, stainless steel cylinder keeps your milk and culture at an optimal temperature for the entire incubation period. It also included a rubber colander that allows you to easily filter the whey created during your yogurt’s incubation period. The colander attaches to both the top and bottom of the cylinder, with curved feet that extend downward to provide a space where the whey can run out of the container into a sink or bowl. Order include a “How To Get Cultured” instruction manual, and a book with more than 50 yogurt recipes. Perfect for storing and refrigerating your home-made yogurt until you’re ready to enjoy it. Price:56 Buy it from here