HOW TO – Make a RunnerDuck Gizzie (Sun Tracker)
Here’s how to make a device to record the path of the sun by burning a track onto a piece of paper – Thanks Bf5man! Link.
DIY Projects
Pong pens
Brian writes – “One of my favorite projects from 2004 was the making of my Pong cabinet. After making the cabinet, I was left with some great red oak strips that were used as blocking to hold the pong together. I finally decided to use that wood to make a few wooden ink pens. This […]
DIY Nerf rifle
Pr0fess0r writes – “I’m in the habit of taking my NERF Maverick to work. It’s a nice little sidearm and it gives me the upper hand in meetings. Lately however, a particular co-worker has made a suit of armor which darts fired from the Maverick simply can’t pierce. (Cardboard is the kevlar of the nerf […]
Supa-Cheap LEDs
Looking for super cheap LEDs for your next light up project? ABCtronics has most common colors for pennies a piece. If you have other favorite places to get LEDs, post’em up in the comments – Link. Related: Tons of LED projects – Link.
Renuzit trumpet mute
Bill sent in this DIY trumpet muting device made from an air freshener, he writes – “I recently found out that Yamaha makes a “silent brass system” with a mute that nearly silences your brass instrument, and a microphone/amp/headphone circuit so you can hear yourself play. Wow, I thought, until I saw what people were […]
Cybersonica showcases futuristic DIY sound art
Peter writes – “London’s Cybersonica sound art show is a Maker’s paradise: 3D etch-a-sketch machines that make music, motion-tracked performers as shadow puppet monsters, open-source 3D engines for sculpting sound, elaborate contraptions for recording sound onto tape, floating disco “satellites”, and lots of other goodies have invaded this London record store. Create Digital Music will […]
HOW TO – Make photo blocks
Amit sent in this video tutorial on making your own photo blocks, you’ll need – “One Photograph printed at 4×6 or larger. Something to measure and cut your photo with. Four 2″x3″ Linoleum Blocks (More if you’re using a larger photograph). Acid-free Rubber Cement. And, for extra credit, One Foam Brush and painter’s Gel Medium […]
