DIY Projects

DIY: LED glass tiles

Troy sent in his DIY LED tiles that he put in while renovating his bathroom. It would be interesting to see this hooked up to the internet, enabling it displaying information while getting ready for work. Maybe changing color based on weather, traffic or new emails? Read more about making your own LED glass tiles

DIY 35mm pinhole camera

Here is another DIY video form ProPhotoLife.com. This time they make a 35mm pinhole camera, which take some really nice shots. There is a lot more information on the website, along with pictures of the build. [Thanks Jim] Learn more about making a 35mm pinhole camera Related: Make a Pinenut pinhole camera

New Tengu clone in a PCB version

New Tengu clone in a PCB version

This Tengu clone (Tengu is a toy created by artist / designer Crispin Jones that responds to sound from your computer and makes appropriate facial expressions based on the output) uses a custom-designed PCB with some pretty detailed instructions on how to build your own at the link below. Tengu Clone on PCB

Dance dance make-olution

Dance dance make-olution

These custom built dance pads cost under $2 USD a tile and can be hooked up to almost any console systen you can think of. This maker connected them up to his computer and the booty shaking title “StepMania”. Check out the detailed instructions at the link below. A Pair of Homemade Dance Pads

DIY: Inexpensive PVC flute

DIY: Inexpensive PVC flute

This website has a lot of useful information on making a PVC flute. What makes this site unique is all the information on different pipe sizes and materials. There is even a link to software that will help you tune your finished flute. DIY PVC Flute Related: DIY: Pennywhistle in the key of D More […]