From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr member Pocket-sized breadboarded a solar/magnetic pendulum as seen in the BEAM book – JunkBots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels The self-sufficiency of solar power can really up the fun-factor in these builds – Magnetic Pendulum on Flickr This site explains the project a bit more, and highlighting it’s […]
Phil sent us this how-to on using a thingamagoop synth box for morning wakefullness – Meet Bob. My favourite gal got me a Thingamagoop for my birthday so I named him Bob ( after Mr. Moog ) and I’ve been listening to his chatter now and again day to day. However, I thought he’d make […]
Portland scooter enthusiast Jake Stept has converted a Vespa into an EV and even built super-bright LED headlamps for it. He documents his efforts on the V is for Voltage boards. The Rezistor – World’s quietest Vespa [Thanks, Tim!]
Lenore of Evil Mad Scientist Labs has baked up a batch of Sierpinski cookies and details how she did it. Who’s hungry for geometric self-similarity? I am! I am! Sierpinski Cookies
What a great use for that old, or broken, VCR & mouse you have lying around collecting dust. This looks fairly easy to make, and the end results will improve your productivity. This guide is to illustrate how to make your own “Knob”, very similar to the Griffin Powermate. Now, the knob I showcase HERE […]
Allergy season is upon us, and dust is a year-round problem. Jon has a solution to those problems and it will not break the bank. This is a lot cheaper than those “ionic” air cleaners, and for some reason I think it will work better. Although, I am sure the noise would kill me after […]
Here’s a DIY topic you don’t see covered often – Have you ever touched those gummy buttons on an old Sony Betacam recorder? Ever admired this warm glow beneath the play-button? Ever wanted to add some of these to your own do-it-yourself projects, only to find you can’t buy them nowhere? well here’s a cheap […]
