Ever needed to grab a bottle of water only to find the vending machine you've spotted is without power? The folks in Japan have, especially in the period immediately following natural disasters. The ...

Everyone loves to play with electricity and plasma, and [Hyperspace Pirate] is no exception. Inspired by a couple of 40×20 N52 neodymium magnets he had kicking around, he decided to put together a ...

We think this hand cranked robot design is nothing short of absolute brilliance. The toy is remote-controlled through a short section of wire. It can drive forward and turn, but not at the same time.

Discover how to repurpose a washing machine motor into a practical hand-cranked generator in this step-by-step DIY project. Watch as we disassemble the motor, modify its housing, and fabricate a ...

Nothing is worse than a nearly depleted battery with no outlets in sight. Fortunately, with a little bit of elbow grease, you can grab some extra juice in those dire moments with Sony’s CL-A2LAS ...