Mad Scientists - Season 1

Mad Scientists - Season 1

Season 1

Network
DatesFeb 6, 2012 - Feb 6, 2012

Episodes

Ultimate Rock Crawler
Season 1Episode 160 min

Ultimate Rock Crawler

Adding a tail to a rock-crawling machine that is built to move like a lizard.
Feb 6, 2012
The 26-Foot Lawn Dart
Season 1Episode 260 min

The 26-Foot Lawn Dart

A backyard thrill ride that propels riders down 180 feet of monorail at dizzying speeds.
Feb 27, 2012
The Moon Jumper
Season 1Episode 360 min

The Moon Jumper

A portable version of a counterweighted teeter-totter allows for a 90-degree jump, straight up.
Feb 13, 2012
Turbo-Charged Leaf Blower
Season 1Episode 460 min

Turbo-Charged Leaf Blower

Building a multipurpose lawn tool out of a home-made turbo jet.
Feb 13, 2012
Swamp Flyer
Season 1Episode 560 min

Swamp Flyer

Transforming a gyroplane into a gyroboat.
Feb 27, 2012
Water Cannons on Wheels
Season 1Episode 660 min

Water Cannons on Wheels

Souped-up wheelchairs that can go off-roading and have water cannons.
Feb 20, 2012
World's Weirdest Bike
Season 1Episode 760 min

World's Weirdest Bike

Creating a motorcycle that is powered by springs from a garage door.
Mar 5, 2012
Basketball-Playing Robot
Season 1Episode 860 min

Basketball-Playing Robot

A robotics genius attempts to build a robot that can beat him in a game of basketball.
Feb 20, 2012
Human Water Rocket
Season 1Episode 960 min

Human Water Rocket

An attempt to build a rocket belt strong enough to lift a man out of the water.
Mar 12, 2012
Lawn Mower Hovercraft
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Lawn Mower Hovercraft

John and a computer engineer build hovercrafts from old lawn mowers.
Mar 5, 2012
Shocking Flying Machine
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Shocking Flying Machine

Transforming an airplane into a machine that runs on electricity.
Mar 12, 2012
Jet-Powered Office Chair
Season 1Episode 1260 min

Jet-Powered Office Chair

John challenges an inventor to add a sidecar to his homemade jet-powered motorbike.
Feb 6, 2012

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