A Maker Day in Far Rockaway This Weekend
A parade of pedal-powered maker contraptions and a reception for artists junk boats takes place this Saturday in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Drones & Vehicles
Reclaimed Plastic Number 5 Fender
A bicycle fender made from a reclaimed plastic number 5 food jar and salvaged coat hanger. Submit YOUR upcycled before-and-after idea to the Project Remake Contest – deadline is TODAY at 11:59PM PST.
Blackbird is a Super-Charged Pedal-Powered Super-Cruiser!
A pedal-powered electric recumbent chopper bicycle with flashing lights capable of cruising at 20 mph. Find this project and other alterna-fuel vehicles at Maker Faire Bay Area!
WiFi RC Car Has Camera and Force Feedback
From maker Blair Kelly: “Arduino Wifly Mini is a remotely operated vehicle that communicates over a WiFi network, can be controlled with an XBOX 360 or PS3 controller, or G27 steering wheel, or any other controller that can be manipulated with Processing’s ProControll library.”
Squatch Tracker 9000 Remote Controlled Car
On the latest episode of The Ben Heck Show, Ben helps Charlie and his son Bug create the Squatch Tracker 9000, a remote-controlled Sasquatch-hunting car. Made mostly out of foamcore, this great project doesn’t require any expensive parts.
Weekend Projects – 10-Rail Model Rocket Mega-Launcher
Complete instructions for this Weekend Project can be found at http://makeprojects.com/Project/10-Rail-Model-Rocket-Mega-Launcher/243/1
Nothing is more exciting to model rocket enthusiasts than a multi-rail launcher that can blast several rockets off at the same time. For rocket clubs and events, it’s almost essential to keep things moving at an exciting pace with these types of launch systems. This 10-pad mega-launcher was developed for Cub Scout Pack 1346’s rocket derby. And now you can build it too.
This system gives kids (of all ages) the fun of pressing their own launch buttons, and for added drama, sounds a klaxon before each launch. For the finale, a “Mega Launch” switch shoots off all 10 rockets at once.
To minimize the chance of an unfired rocket left on the pad, the launcher also has always-on igniter continuity checks, using LEDs to show which igniters are ready. Blocking diodes allow dual-use of the wire harness — for continuity check and launch voltage — thus halving the number of wires to the launch bar.
To show kids and adults that the launcher isn’t actually as complicated as you might think, the workings of the system can easily be seen behind clear plastic.
Pedal Power Your Way to Maker Faire Bay Area
Join over 100 bicyclists on a 20-mile caravan from San Francisco’s Mission District to the San Mateo Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 19th. Art bikes will entertain, a DJ bike will keep the beat, and bicycling to Maker Faire gets you a $5 discount on your ticket!
