Three wheel skates
This look like a lot of fun and could be a good (re)make – Link.
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
DIY Electric utility vehicle part 2
FrankG’s electric utility vehicle part II. He’s added a roof, body panels, plexi-glass windscreen, new batteries and a camo paint job as well as installing an “On-Board” 36V/35Amp charger and a simple analog meter array to monitor individual battery voltage – Link. Related: Electric utility vehicle part 1 – Link.
Play Tetris with a car
Fresh Creations sent in the latest of what we’ve called “game instantiations” – Park To Play is an installation which can turn any car into a joystick for playing games like Tetris, Pong, Space Invaders or Pinball. The car dashboard and the doors become the buttons on the joystick. Thijs Eerens tells us about the […]
Yarn from Old Newspapers
Ansley at Bleu Arts points to this amazing article on Greetje van Tiem’s graduation project on turning old newspapers into yarn on De Zeen Design Magazine. The results are beautiful and the yarn can be woven into carpets, curtains, and even furniture upholstery. [ via ] Link.
Third-world wind power
Clever, here’s a video of non-turbine wind power generators from Shawn Frayne… Link & more.
Homemade in-car camcorder mount
Chris writes – Here are some pictures and plans of an homemade in-car camcorder mount. It fits very stiffness on the passenger’s seat headrest allowing hands-free filming from the driver’s viewpoint. To make your own that fits your car, you’ll need approx. 2 feet of 3/4" aluminum or steel square tube, 2 u-bolts, 4 wing […]
HOW TO – Make a rotary engine
Mazda celebrates its 40th Anniversary of the Rotary Engine by showing you how they’re made, the videos are incredible. Thanks Jason! – Link.
