Showing posts with label Electric Gadgets and Gizmos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electric Gadgets and Gizmos. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2016

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

We grew up with Matchbox cars, driving tiny muscle cars across the bumpy terrain of our bedroom floors. Vroom vroom! Screeeeeeeeee! Vroom! We dreamed of the day when we would get our driver's license and be able to have our own V8 engine. Alas, the car we got was the one our parents had tired of, so Mom & Dad got the cool car while we got a hand-me-down with no AC.

And now, we're too "responsible" for a sports car. That money went into a minivan to tote the kids to soccer practice or the dogs to agility competitions. But we still dream of turning the key in the ignition and hearing the thrilling sound of a powerful sports car engine.

With SoundRacer, we can have the best of both worlds. Plug SoundRacer into your cigarette lighter and it will transform your car's boring engine sounds into the sweet roar of a much sexier car. Every action you take will affect SoundRacer: accelerate, decelerate, shift, cruise, or idle and SoundRacer will produce the appropriate sound.

How does this magic work? After an initial calibration and a little fine tuning, the SoundRacer senses your engine's RPM by detecting the voltage increase in the cigarette lighter. It then produces the equivalent RPM sounds from a Shelby Mustang engine via your car stereo system. SoundRacer works great on most makes and models, but just to be sure, you can check the compatibility list here.

Product Specifications
•Makes your boring car sound like it has a Shelby Mustang V8 engine
•Plug the SoundRacer into your cigarette lighter
•Easy to calibrate and fine tune to work with your car
•SoundRacer detects the RPM of your car using the voltage increase in the cigarette
lighter and plays the appropriate sounds via your car stereo. •Works on most makes and models, but you can check the compatibility list here.
•Note: SoundRacer does not work on hybrid or electric cars (yet).


Sunday, April 10, 2016

UV Monkey

UV Monkey

UV Monkey

Before we went into space ourselves we first sent a few monkeys up there as a test. You know, check it out, see how it feels, bring back a detailed report and let us know how it worked out. These "brave" monkeys flew a number of missions to investigate the various biological effects of going into space, so we would have a better idea of what humans might experience. This small keyring gadget is like your own personal space monkey. The UV Monkey will assist you by checking UV levels so that you know when to charge solar devices - and when to protect your skin. Once exposed to sunlight, the center will change to different shades of purple to indicate increasing levels of UV light (darker means higher level of UV). The UV Monkey can indicate 4 different ranges of the UV Index (Index 1-2, Index 3-5, Index 6-8, Index 9-11).


Thursday, April 7, 2016

Portal 2 PotatOS Science Kit

Portal 2 PotatOS Science Kit

Oh. Hi. So. How are you holding up? BECAUSE I'M A POTATO! Some of our fondest memories from Portal 2 were of carrying PotatOS around the testing facility. We felt so close to her; it was almost like we were friends. Except we weren't, really. But we understand. Her days used to be easy. She tested. Nobody murdered her or put her in potato or fed her to birds.....


Portal 2 PotatOS Science Kit

Oh. Hi. So. How are you holding up? BECAUSE I'M A POTATO! Some of our fondest memories from Portal 2 were of carrying PotatOS around the testing facility. We felt so close to her; it was almost like we were friends. Except we weren't, really. But we understand. Her days used to be easy. She tested. Nobody murdered her or put her in potato or fed her to birds....


Hydrodynamic Building Set

300 piece set to make a hydrodynamic masterpiece.
• Can be built, broken down, and rebuilt again.
• Combine multiple kits for massive structures.


Star Theater Pro Home Planetarium

Enjoy the starry nights from the comfort of home

• Two hi-res image discs (starfield or earth/moon/sun)

• Motorized image rotation and automatic timer


Hydrodynamic Building Set

300 piece set to make a hydrodynamic masterpiece.
• Can be built, broken down, and rebuilt again.
• Combine multiple kits for massive structures.


Monday, April 4, 2016

Ka-Bar Zombie Killer Knives

Ka-Bar Zombie Killer Knives

Ka-Bar Zombie Killer Knives

Death. It starts with death. The plague will spread, killing people all around the world. There's nothing the scientists of the world can do before hundreds of thousands of people succumb to the sickness.

Famine. With no one to tend the fields, slaughter the bacon cheeseburger animals, or bake the bread, we'll soon be surviving on Twinkies and SnoBalls and fighting off scurvy once we run out of orange juice.

Pestilence. You know what happens when you don't have enough uninfected people around to bury the bodies of the infected people? Yeah.

War. And then it happens. The dead rise, and your life is in danger from something far more sinister than scurvy.

Stab and slash those zombies dead with KA-BAR Zombie Killer Knives. Small, quiet, and easy to use, knives are the ultimate anti-zombie weapon for those trying to keep a low profile. Aim for the eye socket and drive the blade straight through the brain to put down even the most ornery undead. These knives feature black steel blades and Toxic Green handles. Choose the one that suits your fighting style or nab the whole set at a discount to arm your family.

Product Specifications
•Four zombie-themed knives by KA-BAR
•Toxic Green handles and crazy sharp steel blades
•Blade Material: SK5 (Japanese equivalent of 1080)
•Get one or save on the full set of four!
•Each Knife Includes: ◦Durable nylon sheath with belt loop and accessory pouch
◦Black scale handles with extra mounting hardware
◦9' of zombie green paracord
◦Backup Knife with 3 1/4 inch blade (for more delicate jobs)
•Four epic blades to choose from
•"Death" Dagger ◦Weight: 0.75 lb
◦Blade: Fixed
◦Blade Thickness: 0.205
◦Measurements: 8-1/2" (blade), 13-7/8" (overall)
◦Edge Angles: 20 degrees
◦Grind: Taper
•"Famine" Tanto ◦Weight: 0.95 lb
◦Blade: Fixed
◦Blade Thickness: 0.205
◦Measurements: 7-5/8" (blade), 13-1/8" (overall)
◦Edge Angles: 20 degrees
◦Grind: Taper
•"Pestilence" Chopper ◦Weight: 1.00 lb
◦Blade: Fixed
◦Blade Thickness: 0.205
◦Measurements: 10-1/4" (blade), 15-3/4" (overall)
◦Edge Angles: 20 degrees
◦Grind: Taper
•"War" Sword ◦Weight: 1.00 lb
◦Blade: Fixed
◦Blade Thickness: 0.205
◦Measurements: 9-3/4" (blade), 15-1/8" (overall
) ◦Edge Angles: 20 degrees
◦Grind: Taper


Saturday, April 2, 2016

Hollow Spy Coins

Hollow Spy Coins

Hollow Spy Coins

These days spy tools have all gone high tech... don't get us wrong, it's pretty cool to packet sniff someone's network to ferret out secrets, but it just doesn't have the same spy flavor as using a tiny camera to take covert photos for later conversion to microfilm. That's why we love these retro style Hollow Spy Coins. Each coin is precision hand milled to create a secret compartment inside. Once closed, it's virtually impossible to distinguish these spy coins from a regular coin. Store your secrets then pass it off to your undercover contact as pocket change... no one will be the wiser. The half dollar is even capable of storing a micro SD card. Just think, gigs of data in a coin... 007 would be so jealous.


Thursday, March 31, 2016

Uzi Tactical Defender Pen

Uzi Tactical Defender Pen

We've always had a thing for crime shows, especially the kind with lots of forensic science. Also, it may help when the scientist happens to be a tattooed goth girl that's on a constant sugar high. Just sayin'. Even if it's faux science done in blue-tinted labs, we love it. The thought of a criminal being brought to justice because they left an eyelash at the scene of the crime is just sweet. But we're also reminded that crime is real and you never know when the bad guys might strike.

Are you expecting the unexpected? Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected expected? Either way, the Uzi Tactical Pen turns a mere pen into a life saving tool. The DNA Catcher on the crown of the pen is very sharp and can be used to deliver a very nasty jab to an attacker, causing extreme pain and giving you a sample of their DNA to use when you go to the police. Not expecting to get attacked? The crown also doubles as a glass breaker if you ever get trapped in your vehicle... If things get really bad, you can always rely on the hidden handcuff key inside the top of this pen. This badass writing utensil is made of high-grade aircraft aluminum and writes upside down or under water. If you can find a situation where you use all of this pen's features and live to tell the tale, we probably owe you some sort of prize.

Product Specifications

•Tactical pen made from aircraft aluminum

•Pointed DNA catcher crown that you can use for self defense and come away with your attacker’s DNA

•Also works as a glass breaker, if the idea of getting DNA samples squicks you out

•Handcuff key hidden under the glass breaker crown

•Accepts standard Parker and Fisher Space Pen refills

•Pocket clip (removable)

•Writes with black ink, upside down or underwater

•Dimensions: 6" x .55" (152 x 14mm)


Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Bullet Shell Whistle

Bullet Shell Whistle

There is one very simple piece of survival equipment that many folks forget about: a whistle. A whistle can quickly and easily warn of danger or signal your location. So, we wanted to find a really unusual whistle for y'all. And this is it. What makes it so unique? Well, it's crafted out of a for real bullet shell. That's why we call it the Bullet Shell Whistle. Aren't we clever?

The Bullet Shell Whistle is made out of a real bullet shell - hand-crafted to make sure it's free of danger (lead, going boom, etc). It's got a paracord (550 lb) loop on it so it can easily attach to your gear, pack, keychain, or any loopy thing you have on your person. It's also loud - tested up to about 120 dB (which is just a little softer than an actual gunshot). So get a Bullet Shell Whistle for your survival gear today, and be the envy of all those who survive tomorrow!

Bullet Shell Whistle

•Brilliant (and wicked) survival whistle hand-crafted out of a spent bullet casing

(.223 / 5.56 to be precise).

•Paracord loop attached to hang from belt, pack, keychain, piercing, etc.

•Totally safe to put to your lips (no powder, lead, residue, or chance of going bang).

•Peaks at approx. 120dB.

•Dimensions: 1.75" long (whistle); approx. 4.25" long (from tip of whistle to end of cord).

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Click Dip-Switch Watch

Click Dip-Switch Watch

We spent numerous hours of the 1980s in our local arcades, pumping quarters into our favorite machines. These days, if we want to relive our childhoods, we have to go to PAX (or PAX East) to hang in the classic arcade room. Unfortunately, turning a room of our house into a dank, sticky-floored, blinky-lighted sanctum of gaming is out of the question for both reasons of money and housemate relations.

The Click Dip Switch Watch allows us to embrace the glory days of arcade gaming and have it embrace us... on the wrist. The dip switch was used in arcade games to store settings back in the days before RAM. We love the ingenious way dip switches are used to show the functions of this digital watch. Each dip switch activates a different function of the watch, from bar graph metered time display, 12 hour and 24 hour digital time display, month, date, day of week, and backlight. The strap even looks like electronic ribbon and it comes packaged in an actual circuit board.

Product Specifications

•Dip switches show the functions of this digital watch

•Each switch activates a different function: ◦Bar graph metered time display

◦12 hour and 24 hour digital time display

◦Month, date, day of week display

◦Backlight

•Strap looks like electronic ribbon

•Comes packaged in an actual circuit board

•Battery: CR2032 (included, replace when lights look dim)


Thursday, January 21, 2016

Star Wars In Your Pocket

Star Wars In Your Pocket

We can't think of a situation that can't be improved by the addition of sound effects from the Star Wars In Your Pocket keychain. Giving a tough assignment to your minion? Send them off with "Do, or do not. There is no try." (This reminds them that if they do not, they also do not get a paycheck.) Have a friend going through a hard time? "Remember, the Force will be with you. Always." Need help from a wise old man? "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." Pretty sure all is lost? "We're doomed!" Ready to kick butt and take names? Lightsaber sounds give you +2 to buttkicking. Need to make a phone call to a girl and you're pretty sure you won't get up the guts to say anything when she answers? Darth Vader's breath will cover the sound of your stress-induced coronary quite nicely.

We're sure you can think of thousands of situations in your life that need just a little more Star Wars. The sound bites in the Star Wars In Your Pocket keychain come straight from the classic movies and will increase the amount of awesome in your life by an amount we really aren't equipped to calculate.