Take This Stuff and Hack It! - Transform Everyday Electronics into Modern Techno-Wonders

Transform common household items into really cool stuff

You don't need to be an electronics genius to start turning everyday items into high-performing wonders. With how-to guru Dave Prochnow's step-by-step directions and fully illustrated plans, even beginners can hack their way to a high-tech home, cooler toys, and less yard work.

More than 30 fascinating, fun-to-build projects

Transform a vacuum cleaner into a home security system - or a toy. Hack an electric line trimmer that will mow your lawn for you. Computerize colored lights for seasonal decorations that will make your neighbor's jaw drop. These are but a few of the more than 30 inventive and imaginative projects inside.

Build skills and creativity

Certain to fire your imagination - and start you plotting new, original, and even more creative wonders you can make from ordinary household items - Take This Stuff and Hack It! is the perfect tool to unleash the inner inventor in you.

HACK THIS

• Apple iPod
• Bicycle
• Digital and film cameras
• Discarded cell phones, PDAs, etc.
• Electric power from the sun
• Furniture
• Lawn mower
• Robosapien
• Roomba
• Sony PSP
• VW Beetle
• And much more!