Tag: DIY
How To: Make An NFC-Enabled Phone Charging Dock From Old Books
If you don't mind carving up an old book, this is such a creative phone charging dock. If you have an iPhone, you can just skip the whole part about NFC, but if you have an NFC-enabled Android phone, you might want to have some extra fun and add an NFC component to your dock, which you'll be able to ...
DIY Solar Powered iPhone Charger Will Take You 3 Hours To Make
These days, there are tons of smartphone chargers on the market to choose from, including the solar powered ones that are kind to the environment. We've written about several of those before, and my favorite one is the iKini, which is a solar powered gadget charger built into a bikini. Just don't ge ...
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Crowdfunding 101: How To Get Funded Online [Infographic]
Yesterday I read an article on Forbes about how crowdfunding could potentially change the face of consumer electronics. In that article, there was a list of products showcased at CES this year which came into existence because of crowdfunding. If you want to know how to get funded online, this could ...
DIY Smartphone Hologram Display Puts A Twist On Reality
I don't know what it is, but there is something about holograms that keeps us mesmerized. The ability to manifest something real in a fake way is something that we are apparently very keen on accomplishing. As you might have seen already in my earlier realistic hologram article today, there has been ...
How To: Make Your Own Virtual Reality Glasses With Your Smartphone
Even though there hasn't been a lot of progress made recently in the area of virtual reality, it can still be a lot of fun. Combining a simulated environment with a physical environment is still popular at arcades and game rooms everywhere. Wouldn't it be fun to make your own virtual reality glasses ...
DIY Edible Cookie Bra That’s Made From A Mold Of You
There are all kinds of ways you can show your sweetie that you love him. You could even buy one of those huge cookies that we see at the mall, and then put his name on it in icing. If you want to do something cookie-related that's a little more personal, I have an clever idea for you. How about make ...
DIY Doctor Who “Crack In The Universe” For Your Own Wall
I'm a huge fan of the Doctor, and I've incorporated a TARDIS into many aspects of my life. My hand-painted TARDIS iPhone 5 cover is a great way to start a conversation with anyone since so many people ask me about it. It occurs to me that when it comes to Doctor Who, the only articles I've written ( ...
Pi-To-Go: World’s First Ultra Small Raspberry Pi Laptop Tutorial
You might wonder where all the hype about the Raspberry Pi went, right? It just so happens that the community is still very vibrant and innovative. More and more tiny gadgets use the Raspberry Pi in order to drive their core functions. The coolest thing about the Raspberry Pi is that it is an extrem ...
Cheapest Universal Portable Smartphone Stand To Date
Almost everyone in the civilized world owns a smartphone these days. We use it in our everyday lives, and we pimp it out every chance we get. Watching video on a smartphone usually involves some kind of stand, which has always been an annoyance since there are very few good ones out there. If you ar ...
DIY Instructions For Your Own Working LED Kite
It's funny to me that so many multinational companies spend millions of dollars for advertising on stadium billboards and in exclusive newspapers when there are just as many advertising opportunities that cost way less and probably get way more attention. Creativity is the mother of all things cool ...
How To Make Your Own Gigantic Steampunk Mechanical Hand
There are so many badass movie characters that have mechanical hands. The two most popular ones are probably the original Terminator and Wolverine. But when you think about it, you don't have to be in the movies to get some good use out of a mechanical hand. It could come in real handy in everyday l ...
Super Mario Bento Box Tutorial: Surprise Your Sweetie With Lunch
Colorful bento boxes have gotten so popular over the past several years, but have you ever wondered how those food artists put together those elaborate bento boxes with the shapes and designs that look just characters we all recognize? I have. I've wanted to try it firsthand so many times, but I nev ...
How To Make Foldable Papercraft Patterns From Scratch On Your iPad
Over the past several years, we've written about some of the most incredible papercraft creations here on Bit Rebels. Whether it's a tiny origami micro-papercraft design or this Life-Size Papercraft Link From Legend Of Zelda, we've covered them all. Some of them come with patterns that you can downl ...
DIY Festive & Colorful Holiday Lights Made With Candy
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Festivus this time of year, one thing remains the same - 'Tis the season of lights. Driving at nighttime is especially nice in December since there are bright lights everywhere. I can't ever decide which I like better between the colored lights a ...
How To Create Your Very Own LEGO iPhone Dock
Why should we care about all the constantly released iPhone accessories? Why do we need to pay money for yet another dock? Of course, having the latest and greatest is always fun and all, but when it comes to hogging gear just because of it, well let's just say I am personally not a fan of that. The ...