The Big Book of Hacks: 264 Amazing DIY Tech Projects

by Doug Cantor (Editor)

Ingenious (and hilarious) projects that aspiring makers will love, brought to you by the tinkerers at Popular Science magazine.   From useful, doable gadgets to outlandish contraptions that you’d likely be wise to avoid, this showcase of ingenuity is an entertaining tribute to the inventive spirit. In this book from the science and technology magazine that’s been inspiring everyday people for nearly 150 years, you’ll  Geek Be the life of any party with rad gaming hacks, amazing pyrotechnics, quirky DIY robots, wow-inducing projectiles, and lots of ways to make beer even better.  Home Pimp out your pad with a laser-security system, an improvised sous-vide cooker, and a life-sized cardboard display of anyone you want.  Gadget Want to stash a flash drive in an old cassette? Use a DIY stylus on a touchscreen? Improvise a fisheye lens for your camera? With this book, you can.  Things That Give your motorbike a Tron vibe, deck out your car with an action-figure hood ornament, and keep gadgets charged on the go with a solar-powered backpack. …and much more!

Genres: Science

259 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 13, 2012

Reviews

[NayDoubleU]

Looks fun

I found a good 15 projects i want to try. And as a 27 year old, out of those 15 projects i will need adult supervision for all of them. Lol

[Keith Brooks]

Some good things, others chintzy or way over the top and costly but for those not so skilled it will open your eyes.

[Ska]

Not a nerd

But would like to be. Lots of fun stuff in here. Not sure if the directions are simple or complete enough for a non-nerd