Bicycle for sleeping or maybe drunk OK
Edy Arturo Lopez Peralta’s “Bicycle for Sleeping or Maybe Drunk OK” from Ross… – Link. Related: Bicycle projects @ 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!
Maker version of a car alarm – The Tesla anti-theft fevice: Eye of Sauron
Goodness, this is incredible – How about a “Sauron’s Eye” for your car? My wooden counterweight is on fire here at the top of the coil. It’s quite safe to be in the car although my son was apprehensive. This was a hire car (as I don’t own one) and it still works. I did […]
HOW TO – Build a redneck roller coaster
Here’s a great video detailing how to turn a 91′ Cavalier into a “redneck” roller coaster” – outstanding! YouTube – how to build a redneck rollercoaster – Link (video). Thanks Aquaman! Related: Do-It-Yourself Roller coaster… – Link. Homemade roller coaster (video) – Link. Working model roller coasters – Link. Roller coaster built in school gym… […]
HOW TO – “Fly” a human powered hydrofoil – the “Aquaskipper”
Tim shows you how those Aquaskippers work and how to take one out for a spin… The “Aquaskipper” is a human powered hydrofoil made by Inventist.com . It’s similar to the original Swedish Trampofoil, which is no longer available. There’s also one called the “Pumpabike” from South Africa. They’re also called “hull-less watercraft” and “flapping […]
1969 Hybrid Pinto Vega
The Pinto/Vega bodystyle wouldn’t be my first choice for style and maybe that’s why hybrids didn’t catch on in 1969! Click through to read the old Pop Sci article. – Link
HOW TO – Add a LED to an old bicycle headlight…
Here’s a vintage bicycle headlight that has been given a touch of current LED technology… How to and more @ howtofixbikes – Link. Let there be (bike) light: Make a LED Bike light system – Link. HOW TO – Make the ultimate 18v Bike Light! – Link. Tape case bike light – Link. HOW TO […]
Homemade Knight Rider K.I.T.T car…
This homebuilt 1984 Trans Am Knight Rider K.I.T.T car took over 4 years and $40k to make.. and now it’s on eBay… “…features a 2tv dash with real working digital gauges with dual 4” lcd screens….. gullwing steering wheel, upper console, lower console, pod unit …all complete with buttons and displays as they were in […]
