Matt writes – “I have created a new separate page from my original inverted planter plans as I have devised a method for it’s construction which I find to be even easier. If you haven’t already, I recommend reading my original plans first to get a understanding of it’s purpose and function.” – Link.
Hungry_Myst writes – “…basic steps to modify your SNES controller to connect to your computer via the parallel port.” – Link.
Nice Make! – “You can’t get more simple than the Galvanic Skin Response GSR sensor. It is just a cut 9V LEGO motor wire and some aluminum foil wrapped around your fingers with tape. I was inspired by talks by Mindfest panelists Karen Wilkinson and Mike Petrich who talked about using this type of sensor.” […]
Eliot and Buffy write – “We reviewed the Neuros MPEG-4 recorder in January. Since then, we have been finding ALL kinds for fun ways to use this amazingly versatile digital recording device. The all digital, battery powered, MPEG-4 NeurosCAM was one of those ways :-) The setup is highly portable, totally shock resistant, and lasts […]
Clever way to purify water – “Tanzanian villagers have begun using an energy-saving method to sterilise their drinking water – leaving the water under the sun. About 40 houses in Ndolela are using solar purification. Mrs Longwa says the process is simple to follow. “I fill the plastic bottles, put the lids on, then put […]
ContraptionMaker writes – “This project actually started as a need to switch from my speakers to my headphones and back with out unplugging anything….Since this only required a switch and a headphone jack, I had a lot of room left on the drive bay cover, so I decided to add a couple of more switches.” […]
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Ocellnuri writes – “The actual claw part is completed. Today I need to put together the arm and the handle. I’m planning on doing it all with wooden pegs as fasteners. The mechanics are simple, but took some work to figure out. The gears were cut by hand with a […]
