In each volume of MAKE we have “major projects” these project pages are meaty step-by-step articles with start-to-finish photos, precise instructions and how-to learning that can range from making a VCR cat feeder to ariel kite photography. In MAKE volume 07 the projects are: Two BEAMbots: Trimet and Solarroller by Gareth Branwyn. Solder together one […]
In each volume of MAKE we have “major projects” these project pages are meaty step-by-step articles with start-to-finish photos, precise instructions and how-to learning that can range from making a VCR cat feeder to ariel kite photography. In MAKE volume 05 the projects are: Soda Bottle Rocket by Steve Lodefink. You don’t have to be […]
This hack shows how to build a custom volume pedal for various synthesizers out of a discarded electric organ called a Baldwin Model 5. The organ in question was built before potentiometers had been invented so the maker added the necessary ingredient to make his pedal work. Lots more info at the link below. Swell […]
Cute and simple grocery card cable organizer via Lifehacker. More: Ideas for crazy messy wire-wrangling.
One of the first things people think about when 4th of July comes around is fireworks. This year you might want to go ahead and try making your own. It isn’t a mortar shell, but it will still impress your friends when you toss out what appears to be a blob of peanut butter, and […]
This bottle rocket does not require a match to ignite it. Although, it might take a bit of courage, since it looks like it could take off your head when the bottle is unscrewed? If you add a bit of water to the bottle it might work even better. Bottle Rocket
Instructable to get you started on how to recycle old PCB components. More: ‘Crush and zap’ recycles circuit boards more cleanly. Motherboard PCB bracelet. Procuring Electronic Components. Procuring lowtech sensors and actuators.
