[Bill] documented the creation of his motorcycle monitor over on the Arduino forum. Consisting of a speedometer, tachometer, and gear indicator, the monitor accurately displays the variables measured by each of the gauges.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.09.04 at 11:33
We’ve seen bright bike lamps before. This one caught our eye because it needs a heat sink while in operation. [700lumenLED] built a super bright light for his bike that features an aluminum enclosure and heat sinks to protect the LEDs against overheating.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.09.03 at 19:27
I've heard of some people paying as much as $200 for someone to blackout their taillights, which is rediculous. I did both of mine for around $10 in less than 2 hours.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.09.02 at 12:25
The earliest bicycles were made from wood. Nearly two centuries later, some garage tinkerers still turn to this most traditional of materials for their own creations, since welding one requires experience and tools beyond the reach of many.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.09.01 at 16:23
This will show you how to add powered USB ports to your car (yaris in this case) and wire one of them to power a phone from the dash to use it as a GPSin your windsheild I will show you how to 1- add a usb power supply that will be coming out from the dash to power my phone that I use as a GPS when it is attached to the windshield running the wires powering them (see number 2) 2- add usb ports that can be use to charge directly any usb powered device from the two little unused rectangles under the parking break stick \ near the current 12v supply making a 12v to USB power circuit (both the complete DIY and the hack-up-an-existing-device way in the future) connecting the device to the power supply making a face plate Materials needed (this list is for the ones where you don't make your own circuit, the DIY circuit will come later) small snips (to cut tin plastic and wires) needle-nose pliers a flash light Hot glue gun Screw drivers (or whtever tool is needed to dismantle the adaptors) 1\4 inch or 3\16 of an inch fuse container (depends on the device you are using) soldering iron solder (and flux if you have some, but if you don't no need to buy it, fresh solder added is enough to re-flux old boards) Ethernet cable (easiest way to thread many wires at once and they are stiff enough to be easier to thread in the car) USB port (can be recovered from any device or bought new or you can skip this and solder directly to your usb cable, not recommended due to the type of wires used in usb cables) snap connectors x 10 wire (2 different colours can save you lots of headaches) a usb to 12v adaptor
step 1Step one- wiring the car.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.09.01 at 12:20
[Matt] wanted to increase the intensity of the center brake light on his car. The factory installed light uses a 20w incandescent bulb and although aftermarket LED replacements are available, he decided to take the retrofit on himself.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.08.29 at 13:09
This bit of nostalgia really caught our attention. A german hacker or “inventor” as we were called back then, came up with this interesting concept.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.08.24 at 10:40
[Justin Lemire-Elmore] spent one month riding his electric bike across Canada last summer. He made the journey from Vancouver to Halifax in 30 days using a mere $10 worth of electricity to recharge his bike.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.08.19 at 21:20
50 well explained tricks. By Dollardude
step 1TricksTail Whip 1. Go up a funbox with moderate speed. 2. Bunny hop high into the air then tilt your feet so the toes are hanging of the edge.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.08.14 at 01:30
50 well explained tricks. By Dollardude
step 1TricksTail Whip 1. Go up a funbox with moderate speed. 2. Bunny hop high into the air then tilt your feet so the toes are hanging of the edge.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.08.10 at 14:34