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LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0

James Kelly — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:45:25 +0000

Here at GeekAlerts, we really love LEGOs and just about anything that is mechanical or robotic. So when LEGO decided to put together a robotic kit that includes 619 pieces and an intelligent NXT Lego brick featuring a 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, 4 input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication [...]

V8 Engine Pencil Sharpener

Robert Birming — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:30:11 +0000

Those of you who enjoyed last year’s V8 Alarm Clock now gets a chance to sharpen your pencils in the same style using this fun BBC Top Gear V8 Pencil Sharpener. Insert a pencil and shatter the silence of your office with authentic V8 thunder. This novel pencil sharpener even makes a stalling sound when [...]

Atomic Motor Clock with Weather Forecaster

Robert Birming — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:37:03 +0000

If the V8 Alarm Clock that we covered back in January isn’t good enough to get you started in the morning, maybe this new model from Chaney Instrument Company is. The clock features four different alarm sounds (V8 muscle car, V-Twin motorcycle, Turbo, and Door ajar alarm), an external temperature sensor, and much more. Features: [...]

The Chevy V8 Grill

Robert Birming — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:44:54 +0000

Chevy V8 Grill – Alex over at Neatorama has posted a series of photos of a BBQ grill made from a Chevy V8 engine block.

SolidAlliance USB Engine Hub

Robert Birming — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:39:04 +0000

Can’t sleep without the sound of an engine running? In desperate need of couple of more USB slots? Then you should take a look at the SolidAlliance USB Engine Hub. This 2.0 USB hub is designed like the engine of a motorcycle. When plugged in into a computer it will give you the pleasure of [...]