DIY Fiber Optic Chandelier
We here at HacknMod love fiber optics. Besides transmitting data across the world at the speed of light, fiber optics can also be used to create spectacular lighting elements. This fiber optic...
View ArticleMake a DIY Fiber Optic Star Ceiling
Fiber optics are just plain amazing. They carry data at ridiculous speeds and have a whole assortment of lighting possibilities too. There are a few main types of fiber optics including end glow and...
View ArticleStunning PC Mod Combines Function with Looks
The “Edelweiss PC” is a stunning computer case mod in white complimented by the gorgeous glow of orange LEDs. It’s an exceptional build by Pius Giger and it looks more like a design concept than a...
View ArticleTop 25 Outstanding DIY Dorm Projects
School is back in session shortly for most college students. While you could be an average Joe and and buy all your back to school goods, you’ll be far better off building your own DIY projects to...
View ArticleDIY Lighting: Fantastic Labware LED Lamps
Ah… the warm ambient lighting of retro chemistry lab equipment…Designer Benjamin Huber created these exceptional custom lights out of hand-blown glass. While I’m sure they cost an arm and leg, you...
View ArticleDIY Professional Closet Photography Studio
Even taking simple photos for items we’re tying to sell on eBay can be tricky. Most of us want to have a certain degree of professionalism to our photos that say something out us. You have to have a...
View ArticleHow to: Avatar-Style Fiber Optic Pandora Jungle
By now, you’ve probably seen the bioluminescent jungles of Pandora in the movie Avatar. Throughout the movie, I kept thinking of how to re-create some of the environment with the help of EL wire,...
View ArticleDIY 1000W Xenon Searchlight
If you’ve ever wanted to build your own batman-like spotlight, look no further! As you can see from the picture above, this thing looks it matches the high powered light seen in the movies. The 1000W...
View ArticleHow to: Wifi Signal Strength Light Painting
Wireless networks are everywhere these days, creating invisible layers that we cannot see. This unique light painting project seeks to change that by mapping the signal strength of Wifi networks in a...
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