As we cross into this week’s hump day, we’re left looking at what we’ve accomplished so far, and where we’re yet to go. One thing that I always look ahead towards is what I plan on doing over the weekend. For me, the weekend is the best time of the week. I’m sure I’m not alone. While I’ve got my weekend booked, some may be looking for something to fill theirs with. For those who like little projects, the LED Mohawk Helmet created by “Garrett”, is something that just makes sense. I mean, nerds like flashy things (LED’s) and projects. Put them together and something resembling the LED Mohawk Helmet usually comes forth.
It’s no doubt bright, unsightly, and to some, obnoxious. But that’s what makes it so great. I can tell you that if I ever sit down and attempt this little ditty, I’d wear the hell out of that thing. Am I alone in my boat? Be sure to check out Garote’s LiveJournal if you’re feeling a little curious as to how it all went down.
I wouldn’t exactly call myself a big home design type of person, but some geeks are. They care about those little touches that make their house more homey. For them, geeky furniture is a way of life. Rightfully so, new and unique geeky furniture is always nice to stumble upon. Do you find yourself pondering how to spruce up your living room a bit more, with your coffee table looking a bit dated? Nothing a few LED’s and some ATmega328′s couldn’t fix, right?
Right! “Joe” — the name behind this LED fame — constructed the LED table you see above with 112 LED’s and a pair of ATmega328′s in a master/slave configuration. The result is nothing short of awesome. Being the visually stimulated human beings that we are, a more “moving” representation is needed. Partake of the video below…
‘Tis the season to go all out, make a spectacle of yourself, and just have a good time. With the dropping temperatures, falling snow, and coming Christmas season, it’s time to bust out the traditional Christmas epic: “Christmas Vacation”. In my mind, there’s simply nothing funnier. Hopefully most of you have seen Christmas Vacation and will instantly know what I’m talking about when I reference “the house”. More specifically, his — the one with 10 million christmas lights. The world today however is moving to increasingly greater levels of mobility. Between always on internet, mobile devices that allow us to connect to anything and everything, and just the overall sense of speed that life now requires, it isn’t too hard to believe that a more modern Christmas Vacation wouldn’t have a more mobile feel to it. In this particular case, “modern” means a 1994 (give or take) 2 door Chevy pickup.
You know, I’m pretty much positive that if Clark Griswold decorated his car, it would look exactly like the one seen above. Owned by Kris Marshall of Iowa, decorating the family truck with Christmas lights has been a family tradition going on 25 years now. What once started as a single strand loosely draped around his truck has since grown to covering nearly every square inch. According to Kris it’s all fairly simple fair being that his Christmas truck is nothing more than tape and lights — lights which are soon going to be going transformed LED strand by strand. With so much luminescent power to keep lit, the alternator in Kris’s truck is no doubt having a very, very bad Christmas.
In the spirit of geekery and Christmas cheer, I want to see you geeked out rides. Send in a picture of either your own ride or one that you’ve seen that you deem “cool”. Have at it!
We originally looked at the Iron Samurai several months back when a price was still nothing but a mere dream. Try as I might, I can’t find that post anywhere to link back to. Believe me, I tried — really hard. But we really don’t need to go drumming up the past now do we. No. Instead, all we really wanted to know then was the price which now happens to be $15 from ChinaVision. I’m both excited and disappointed. Excited because it’s not $1k plus dollars that I though such a novelty watch would be. I’m also disappointed because it’s only $15. Highlighting the supposed metal construction and uber cool lighting effect all falling in under one (deceased though forever captured in paper) Andrew Jackson. Generally if something seems too good to be true — and this case too good of a deal — then it usually is. I was hoping for so much more. With my luck I’d go hog wild and order 5 of these things only to open the box upon arriving and realizing they’re spray painted plastic. Wonderful.
If you happen to find yourself perched atop a mental fence, reading the explanation on the product page (embedded below) is unlikely to sway you as the hyperbole laden collection of words is laughable at best.
Yes, The Iron Samurai has been known to increase its wearers’ strength, dexterity, constitution, intelligence, wisdom, and charisma by as much as 20 points each! Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal are said to be Iron Samurai owners, as is David Bowie and Brian Eno. In reality, this watch is perfect for Presidential dinner crashers, Facebook celebs with over 1000 fans, Youtube directors with over 2,000,000 views, anyone who can play the entirety of Neil Zaza’s I’m Alright on electric guitar, iPhone 3Gs owners, or anybody who is a somebody.
Someone’s trying just a little too hard wouldn’t you say? Now as a stocking stuffer it wouldn’t be so bad. I’m sure many nerds in training (read: the kiddies) wouldn’t mind the cheaper build quality. All they’re going to care about is the glowing red lights. Ready to purchase?
Flashy lights, fog machines, techno music, and bodies everywhere — a good old fashioned rave. Want your own? Take a look at the picture of the room above. Using several strategically positioned projectors and some clever programming and a technique called “deskewing”, the rave room above can take shape. The multi-colored look and animation that has been described as “Pac-Man”-like definitely makes for an interesting twist on your average, boring, boxy room. However, just think about how cool it would be for actual lights to be installed in the walls and do away with the projectors all together. While more normal style lighting would be expensive and take up too much space, the OLED’s of tomorrow could certainly power and illuminate such a room. Projectors today, OLED’s tomorrow. Oh future grace us with your presence. Take something trippy and hop on in for an outta’ this world experience captured on video…
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