The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Nathan writes – “Working feverishly at the 2006 Carrier Convention I built a functioning replica of Carrier’s newest air conditioner, complete with the compressor, valves and working fan. It took every hour of both days of the convention, but in the end I was happy with the result. And with that spinning fan, wow, what […]
Vitorio Miliano, of “Record Your Entire Day” is selling his prototype wearable, igargoyle has the details – Link.
Homebrew action is hitting hard today, PepsiMan has a DS browser, he writes – “I didn’t think we’d ever get a web browser running in DSLinux, but I was proved wrong when phestar compiled retawq for DSLinux. DSLinux has beaten Nintendo/Opera by releasing the first web browser for the DS.” [via] Link.
Here’s a PC case mod made from an old NES! Lots of details if you want to build your own, from the Maker John – “I began the project by dismantling my NES. I removed all the internal components and, after a moment of silent reflection, eighty-sixed all but the plastic shell, power buttons, and […]
Oliver, Sean & David have an awesome Roomba project – a Roomba Discovery carrying a wireless router being remotely controlled via a gamepad, they’re going to post some tutorials and code soon, so for now enjoy the videos and photos – Link. More images in their Roomba Gallery – Link. See previous Roomba projects and […]
MAKE isn’t just for reading, on no! A sharp eyed MAKE reader spotted MAKE on our favorite news show, Rocketboom, being used to adjust raise their gear since they’ve moved to an awesomely new 16 x 9 format – today’s show also has some cool video of steam engine robots Link. Previously: Our interview with […]
Lower the drawbridge! Build your own chicken moat. Surround your veggie garden with a moat full of hungry chickens ready to eat bad bugs and protect your garden [via] Link.
