Bumpin’ Pumpkin Stereo System
Though it may only last a few days, what better way to bring the beats to a Halloween Party than through a stereo with pumpkin enclosures?
DIY Projects
Building the Millennium Falcon Piece by Piece
A group of makers in Tennessee have embarked on a mission to build a full-scale Millennium Falcon, to be over 100 feet long and 30 feet high when completed.
Spider Loafers
Want to combine your love of creepy crawlers with your adoration of fashion? Or just want to make your loafers a bit cuter? You can re-vamp them into a cool printed shoe following this tutorial by Trinkets in Bloom.
Turn Old Netbooks Into Animated Car Taillights
Jason Torchinsky had this “admittedly goofy idea” about turning an old netbook into a highly customized taillight. He’s sketched up the basic plan, and is now daring one of you to go through with it! He says that animated taillight units cost from $100 – $500, so why not go whole hog by “leveraging […]
Make the Scariest Pumpkin Ever
This classic project from MAKE alum Mark de Vinck is a great last minute project that will scare the candy out of any unsuspecting trick-or-treater. It’s a relatively simple build that can probably be pieced together with items you have laying in your junk pile or picked with a quick trip to RadioShack and the auto parts store.
In the Maker Shed: Getting Started with Arduino Kit
Are you interested in learning more about Arduino but don’t know where to begin? Check out the Getting Started with Arduino Kit available in the Maker Shed!
Automated Tea Timer
This simple mechanism lifts the teabag out of the cup at exactly the right moment.