The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
di Frankie writes – The latest issue of our hobby magazine has just been released in Italian newstands. A really cool news is the new Hitech Mavin Robot. I first saw this little bot during last Nuremberg Toy Fair and seems that it’s finally been releasead in the European market. What I like of this […]
Another one for the “Don’t Put Your Eye Out” file, a copper-hosed rocket motor made out of granulated sugar, honey, potassium nitrate, and water. Kids? Don’t make me say it… Two Dollar Rocket Motor – Link
This site gives you detailed circuit diagrams for TV game controllers ranging from the Atari 2600 (circuit diagram above) to the Sony Playstation. Very useful if you want to repurpose one controller to use on a different system or if you just like taking things apart MAKE style. TV Game joysticks – Link
Anything is possible with a little bit of force. This X-Box has been maimed by a powerful waterjet that has managed to cut a clear circle out of it, rendering it useless, but interesting to look at. Just don’t try plugging it in or something could blow up. Un nou mod per a la 360 […]
I seem to have missed this in Japan, the video is excellent! Pink Tentacle writes – For decades in Japan, dekochari (deko means “decoration†and chari means “bicycleâ€) have been the ride of choice for hardcore dekotora fans that are too young to drive. Modeled after Japan’s celebrated art trucks, dekochari typically feature large front […]
If you read Kaden Harris’ awesome Eccentric Cubicle, but are too lazy to fabricate desktop seize equipment parts on your own, or have someone on your gift list who’s a danger around bladed machinery, these siege engine kits might be the ticket. Medieval Siege Engine Kits – [Thanks, Patti!] Link From the Maker Store: Eccentric […]
If you’re giving toys to kids over the holidays you might want to consider getting this LeadCheck kit, one quick swap and you’ll know if you’ll see that toy on the recall list later – Link.
