Instructables user RDN1 made a tutorial for hacking a solar-powered garden lamp into a light graffiti message projector. He writes: I recently read this interesting article in Wired magazine about “Light-Graffiti Hackers”. The Problem with light-graffities is that you need a power source to make them permanent, so you usually can’t put them everywhere you […]
It’s amazing what a little lens flip can do – check out this simple how-to on webcam to microscope conversion – Convert webcam to microscope (google translation)
I was searching the web trying to learn more water pumps for a future project when I came across this great website. It details the making or a ram pump. I am amazed at the lack of a motor or any user input. I wish I had a stream near by to try it out! […]
This instructable has a lot of great advice on making your own biodiesel. You should learn as much as possible about the process since it can be dangerous. However, it’s a great way to use waste vegetable oil (WVO) and reduce pollution. This type of Processor is called an appleseed processor. It uses an old […]
I really like it when a reader sends in something they made that was inspired by a post on the Make website. Mau made a scroll wheel for his computer that looks cool, and works great. Thanks for sharing Mau! Update: Mau added a great post about his project for our readers. It’s a really […]
Yuri at homebrewtalk made this elaborate setup for brewing his own beer using an arduino board and some custom java software, which he uses for temperature control heating of his mash with steam. Lots of videos of the mash prep and setup, and not too much arduino code, via Hack-a-day.
It doesn’t get easier than this when you want to control a servo via a serial port. The whole circuit only requires 4 parts, and that is including the servo. Now that’s a simple circuit! A dedicated servo motor control IC has several obvious advantages, and is considerably less expensive than purchasing a large motor […]
