MAKE Flick photo pool member Hatchibombotar made a really nice cigar – “It’s not perfect (I went a little nuts with the epoxy; some of the hardware is a little too large; many of the holes are a little ragged) but it looks OK, and it works. Next step: install the pickup to make it […]
Peter writes – “Tensegrities are a type of structural system where all of the compression members (poles/columns) are supported and connected to each other with tensions members (ropes). This means that the poles look as if they are floating in a mass of cables. As promised, I am going to explain step-by-step how to build […]
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Coloradocrim writes – “Trying my hand at some circuit bending today. Here’s what I came up with. Check out the post [here] for some sounds. Not too exciting, but there’s not much of a circuit in this thing.” – Link. Related: Circuit Bending by Sabastian Boaz, Cristiana Yambo. Modify a […]
Jeff writes – “This Tech Help Guide will explain how to design and assemble blue and greenscreens and backdrops for photos and video, as well as how to easily and inexpensively build a portable frame to support these backdrops out of PVC pipe or metal conduit.” – [via] Link. Related: A million things to do […]
Alan writes – “Have an old hard drive that no longer works? As long as it still spins up chances are you could build a clock out of your old hard drive! You will need some electronic knowledge, some common electronic components and a bit of patience. The clock that is produced isn’t exactly practical […]
Georg writes – “…kit for a “Zoetrope”, a kind of a mechanic cinema invented 1834 by William George Horner. This Zoetrope is made mostly from paper parts.” – [via] Link.
Adam writes – “Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic/electric! This is a simple and inexpensive design you can make at home to get that special one-of-a-kind sound you’ve been looking for.” – Link.
