2010 August | HACKOLOG - Amazing Hacks and Mods

Xbox Pro Designed for Operating Systems

Case ModPresented in this mod is the OS Xbox Pro which uses the shell of an old Xbox to house new hardware. A variety of operating systems can be made to work in this Xbox by using the EFi-X dongle shown ... read more

Using an Old Laptop to Build a Wall Mount PC

PCThe concept of the project is to create a flat panel that can be hang on the wall by dismantling a laptop and putting the guts of it into a new enclosure wherein a perfect solution is a shadow box ... read more

Building Hidden Doorways from Bookshelves

GeneralThere are two approaches illustrated in this project wherein secret passageways can be created using spare bookcase and some basic hardware and electronic components available. An entrance to a room can be revealed by a built-in bookcase that can swivel. ... read more

Electroluminescent Wire Used to Glow Clothing

GeneralThis tutorial demonstrates how to make a homemade EL wire costumes by showing how the glowing wire is stitched into any clothing. A help along the way is provided by the use of Daft Punk suit as the EL wire ... read more

Modulating Game Controller Rack with Audio to Light Conversion

GamePresented in this project is a process of making an audio to light modulating game controller rack. It illustrates how audio signals were converted to LED light as shown in the video below. Any method of doing this can be ... read more

Customizing Messages in Automated Answering Machine System

GeneralThis hack shows the procedure on how to customize the voice mail on a mobile phone which could be a great help for people who sometimes does not feel like answering their phones. The concept is to apply the recorded ... read more

Converting an Old Speaker into a Media Center Trunk

AudioThis project demonstrates an easy modification of a speaker in order to produce a media cabinet that may be used for shelving DVDs, NES games, and other stuffs just like those shown in the images below. It involves removing the ... read more

Ambient Light Systems with Lighting Bars

LEDA remarkable lighting system is illustrated in this project wherein the system is created to be controlled by the color displayed on the TV or with the use of a Blackberry. It shows how LED light bars were built, mounted, ... read more

Paintball Gun Wireless Robot

RobotFeatured in this project is a Mil-Slim A5 Paintball Gun that is mounted on a fully upgraded, brushless, 4WD, R/C vehicle. It was designed for law enforcement by being Li-Po powered unmanned ground vehicle and all-aluminum. Its characteristics are featured ... read more