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75 DIY Tricked-Out Technology Pieces

From DIY Tablet Holders to DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts

— May 19, 2013 — Tech
If you thought that DIY was just about filling mason jars with candles or flowers, think again because these DIY tricked-out technologies are something to behold.

These tech tricks are great ways to find new usages for your existing technologies or to upcycle the old ones you no longer use. By making new ways to filter images on a camera, new lighting for your home space or outdoor patio or giving your non-technological items a techie upgrade, these DIY creations are a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle.

In terms of old technologies, you can create furniture or something that may have never occurred to you before in your wildest of imaginations. The ski-created lamp, for instance, is a particularly wacky way to deck out a new lamp for a potential ski chalet.
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DIY Poison Detectors
DIY Poison Detectors
The DIY Spectrometry Kit Lets You Analyze Questionable Substances Immediately
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Wooden Laser-Carved Records
Wooden Laser-Carved Records
These Laser-Cut Records by Amanda Ghassaei are Made From Wood
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Mobile DIY GIFs
Mobile DIY GIFs
'MyFaceWhen' iPhone App Allows On-The-Go Hilarity
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Fruity Computer Peripherals
Fruity Computer Peripherals
MaKey MaKey Lets You Turn Offbeat Objects into a Keyboard and Mouse
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Repurposed Book Cameras
Repurposed Book Cameras
The Tonk ‘As Long as It Photographs’ Project Captures the Audi
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Social Media Memory Books
Social Media Memory Books
The 'SocialPics Book' is a Hardcover Digital Photo Album
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DIY Electrical Music Devices
DIY Electrical Music Devices
Build Your Own Musical Tesla Coil with This New At-Home Project
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Customizable Camera Covers
Customizable Camera Covers
La Sardina and Flash DIY Edition Lets You Embrace Your Creatvity
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DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
The Paper Watch by SUCK UK Offers a Blank Canvas for Customization
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Robot Assembling Kits
Robot Assembling Kits
The Dr. Who DIY Cyberman Kit Lets you Build your Own Cyber Villain
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DIY Sci-Fi Pinatas
DIY Sci-Fi Pinatas
Mostlymade’s Novelty Pinata is the Geeky Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts
DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts
ThinkGeek's Paper USS Enterprise Can Be Built with LEDs and Music
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DIY Fail Blogs
DIY Fail Blogs
'Pintester' is a Site Dedicating to Testing Out Tutorials
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DIY Smartphone Chargers
DIY Smartphone Chargers
Casey Neistat’s iPhone 5 Dock is Handmade
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DIY Ghostly Jug Decorations
DIY Ghostly Jug Decorations
The 'Disney Family Fun' Spirit Lanterns are Great for Halloween
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DIY Building Block Clocks
DIY Building Block Clocks
The Time Twister 2 is the Grandfather Clock for the 21st Century
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DIY Gaming Smartphone Mods
DIY Gaming Smartphone Mods
Turn a Game Boy into an Android Controller with These DIY Instructions
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DIY Solar-Powered Ovens
DIY Solar-Powered Ovens
This S'more Oven is Made from a Recycled Pizza Box
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DIY Embroidered Phone Holders
DIY Embroidered Phone Holders
Leese Design iPhone Cases Let You Needlepoint Whatever You Like
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DIY Toy Vending Machines
DIY Toy Vending Machines
The Roto-a-Matic Will Mold & Make a Toy In Less Than a Minute
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DIY Candy-Dispensing Robots
DIY Candy-Dispensing Robots
These Quirky Robots make the Perfect DIY Valentine Gifts for Children
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Social Media Obsession Pendants
Social Media Obsession Pendants
This Instagram Necklace Shows Off Your Picture-Taking Prowess
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DIY Smartphone Photography
DIY Smartphone Photography
The Alex Wild Droplet iPhone Lens Makes It Easy to Take Pro Pictures
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DIY Smartphone Cuffs
DIY Smartphone Cuffs
This No-Sew Phone Armband Can Be Easily Made with Two Materials
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Eccentric Ski Equipment Lighting
Eccentric Ski Equipment Lighting
The Willem Heeffer Ski Chandelier Up-cycles Old Gear
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DIY Robot Cleaners
DIY Robot Cleaners
TheCorpora 'Q.bo' Can Keep Any House Tidy
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DIY Camera Battery Extenders
DIY Camera Battery Extenders
Make Your DSLR Last Five Times Longer with a Little Battery Hacking
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Homemade Plywood Gadgets
Homemade Plywood Gadgets
David Mellis' DIY Mobile Phone Defies Mass Production
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DIY Electric Ninja Weapons
DIY Electric Ninja Weapons
This 8 Million Volt Double Bladed Sword is Shockingly Terrifying
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DIY Photo Flash Filaments
DIY Photo Flash Filaments
Manipulate Lighting with a Camera Add-On Using Optical Fibers
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Retro Computer Peripherals
Retro Computer Peripherals
The NES Controller Mouse Resembles a Classic Gamer Accessory
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Upcycled Coffee Pot Aquariums
Upcycled Coffee Pot Aquariums
This DIY Betta Fish Tank Stays at a Consistently Warm Temperature
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Helicopter Celing Fans
Helicopter Celing Fans
This Clever Ceiling Fan Design Depicts a Daring Helicopter Rescue
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DIY Reversible Computer Covers
DIY Reversible Computer Covers
The Late Afternoon Presents the Floral and Striped Laptop Sleeve
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Key-Guarding Figurines
Key-Guarding Figurines
The 'DIY LEGO Key Holder' is a Star Wars Lover's Dream
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Printable DIY Dwellings
Printable DIY Dwellings
The Wikihouse is Assembled Using Design Mockups Found Online
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Frosted Phone Covers
Frosted Phone Covers
Mr. Kate Shows How to Make Delicious-Looking Protectors
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Envelope-Made Tablet Holders
Envelope-Made Tablet Holders
Creme De La Craft Teaches You to Make a DIY iPad Case
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DIY Polaroid Coasters
DIY Polaroid Coasters
Darkroom and Dearly's Salvers Are Hands-on
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DIY Mini Tablet Cases
DIY Mini Tablet Cases
John Chandler Converts the Legendary Notebook Into Moleskin iPad Mini Cases
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Feminine Flower-Infused Lighting
Feminine Flower-Infused Lighting
This DIY Floral Lampshade Will Bring Some Cheer to Your Room
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DIY Computer Casings
DIY Computer Casings
The Envelope Laptop Case is Simple and Sew-Free
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DIY Flower Party Lights
DIY Flower Party Lights
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Makes Decorative Cupcake Liner Lighting
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Accessory-Bearing Branches
Accessory-Bearing Branches
The 'a pair and a spare' DIY Jewelry Tree Will Keep Chains Tangle-Free
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DIY Wooden Camera Tutorials
DIY Wooden Camera Tutorials
The Canon Balsa Wood 1D Step-by-Step Guide Makes Life-Like Mock Ups
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DIY Time Travel Tree Hangings
DIY Time Travel Tree Hangings
The DIY Tardis Ornament Turns You Into a Time Lord
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DIY Electric Wedding Invitations
DIY Electric Wedding Invitations
Add a Touch of Light to Any Invite With These Simple Instructions
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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Bear-Shaped Night Lights
Bear-Shaped Night Lights
This DIY Lamp is Made From an Adorable Honey Bear Bottle
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Animal Lampshade Kits
Animal Lampshade Kits
These DIY Paper Lanterns Feature Cool Illuminated Critters
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DIY Video Game Eggs
DIY Video Game Eggs
The Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg Tutorial is Fantastically Geeky
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Duct Tape iPad Covers
Duct Tape iPad Covers
These DIY iPad Cases are Durable and Functional
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DIY Umbrella Wreaths
DIY Umbrella Wreaths
This Tropical Drink Accessory Decor by Family Chic is Unorthodox
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Romantic Floral DIY Lighting
Romantic Floral DIY Lighting
These Rosebud Fairy Lights Are Charming and Easy to Make at Home
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DIY Photo Transfer Totes
DIY Photo Transfer Totes
The ‘Say Yes to Hoboken’ Blank Canvas Tutorial is Budget-Cons
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DIY Strung Carton Lighting
DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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DIY Lace Lighting
DIY Lace Lighting
These Metallic Lights are Easily Made Using a Doily
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Upcycled Cheese Grater Lamps
Upcycled Cheese Grater Lamps
These DIY Illuminators are Inspired from the Series 'That 70s Show'
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Chalkboard Brew Bags
Chalkboard Brew Bags
Delilah DIY Hamper Packaging Lets Retailers and Customers Get Creative
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DIY Blackboard Furniture
DIY Blackboard Furniture
The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children
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DIY Aztec iPhone Cases
DIY Aztec iPhone Cases
Denise Heredia Tell You How to Jazz Up Your iPhone
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Mason Jar Speakers
Mason Jar Speakers
The Audiojar by Sarah Pease is a Fun and Classy Do-It-Yourself Project
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DIY Erasable Wall Decor
DIY Erasable Wall Decor
The How to Mix Chalkboard Paint Tutorial is Easy and Awesome
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DIY Paper Cup Lights
DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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DIY Industrial Lighting
DIY Industrial Lighting
The Copper Geometric Pendant Lamp by Meg Kemner is Stylishly Easy
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DIY Sci-Fi Fridges
DIY Sci-Fi Fridges
Spherical Magic's Decals Will Provide Your Very Own TARDIS Fridge
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Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
The Ds Kit 01 and 02 Take Under 10 Minutes to Assemble
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DIY Tablet Holders
DIY Tablet Holders
Save Some Funds With This 'Mamie Janes' Craft Instead of Going to the Store
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DIY Magnetic Sunglasses
DIY Magnetic Sunglasses
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Fashionable Eyewear
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DIY Tiltshift Camera Lens
DIY Tiltshift Camera Lens
This DIY Camera Lens Lets Users Take Soft Focus Shots in a Snap
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DIY LED Party Balloons
DIY LED Party Balloons
Sharon Vaknin Shows How to Light up Any Occasion
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DIY Larceny-Mimicking Keys
DIY Larceny-Mimicking Keys
Bird's Custom Key is Fused with a Screwdriver to Mimic Grand Theft
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DIY Glass Chandeliers
DIY Glass Chandeliers
The Bubble Chandelier by Mint Love Social Club Offers Unique Lighting
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DIY Glowing Containers
DIY Glowing Containers
The 'From Panka with Love' Blog Shows How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Jars
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