How-To: Panorama robot camera rig
Building on some Kite Aerial Photography gear, Instructables user waldy made this rig to take panoramic photos automatically. More: Maker Profile – Aerial Kite Photography on MAKE: television
DIY Projects
How-To: Frabjous Cardboard Geometry Sculpture
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories show us how to make this rad geometric sculpture: George W. Hart is a professor at Stony Brook and is one of our favorite artists, making a wide variety of stunning geometric sculptures. On his of his many works that has particularly captivated us for some time is a sculpture called […]
Book Review: Caveman Chemistry by Kevin Dunn
My recent post on glassknapping mentioned Kevin Dunn’s 2003 book Caveman Chemistry, and I’ve received many requests for a dedicated review. So here goes! Caveman Chemistry came to my attention a few years ago through the Lindsay Technical Books catalog. I’m a chemist by profession and a hacker by calling, with a long-standing interest in […]
20-Watt Solar Panel – A Primer @ MAKE
20-Watt Solar Panel by Parker Jardine in Primer. With a few solar-cells and a plastic case, you can utilize the sun’s energy to power anything from a light bulb to your entire house. Page 158 – MAKE 12. Read this article now in the MAKE digital edition. Or get MAKE 12 from the Maker store […]
How-To Tuesday: Arduino 101 & the PING))) ultrasonic sensor
The PING))) ultrasonic sensor is a really easy way to measure distance with a micro-controller. All you have to do is hook up 3 wires and upload some code. These sensors are great for robots, alarm systems, or any other application that requires some type of measurement or obstacle avoidance. Don’t forget to check out […]
Upcycle CD iPhone Dock
So you’ve got a pile of spent CDs you’d rather not toss into a landfill and a shiny new iPhone 3GS in need of a dock. What are you going to do?
Minty kalimba
This Altoids tin electric kalimba appeals to me as a highly portable but still simple musical instrument, and you can plug it into an amp, too! Learn to make your own thanks to Deansrds’ tutorial.