GreenRbot – lawnmower bot based on a wheelchair
The GreenRbot is a lawnmower build using electric wheel chair parts – Link (French) and translation…
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!
Motorized trailer pushes bicycle
Popular Science 1937 – Link.
Tank limo
If you need a limo in the UK, book a tank limo (complete with DVD players, booze and a diesel powered crew heater)… Thanks John! Link.
Human powered boats
Tim writes in – This is an interesting collection of human powered boats I came across today. I couldn’t find it searching the make blog archives, but I may have missed it getting posted already. Hopefully not. Thanks Make! Human Powered Boats – [via] Link.
Homemade toilet tank sink
This was one of the other winners of the Instructables/TreeHugger/PopSci Go Green! Contest. It’s a fairly easy to build tank-top sink that uses the inflow tank water as a (cold water) hand washing sink. Hack a Toilet for free water – Link Related: Go Green! contest winners – Link
Drill bike
This is an awesome drill powered kid’s bike! Thanks John! Link.
HOW TO – Measure the drag coefficient of your car
iwilltry writes – The purpose of this experiment is to determine your vehicle’s drag coefficient Cd and coefficient of rolling resistance Crr. This is done by measuring your vehicle’s speed as a function of time while coasting in neutral. Why would you want to know Cd and Crr for your vehilce? Well, suppose you’re interested […]
