Bike along with Ali Momeni and his fleet of mobile video projectors that transform public spaces into massive sound and light shows. In the Workshop, John Park combines a used treadmill motor and PVC pipe to build a wind generator, and William Gurstelle tests hardware on a giant trebuchet. The Maker Channel features a balloon […]
Ride along with Ali Momeni and his bicycle fleet of mobile video projectors that transform public spaces into eye-popping sound and light shows. Ali’s group, ‘Art on Wheels’ brings ephemeral art to the masses by modifying vendor carts into portable projection systems that can roll to a site, set up and illuminate city walls at […]
Taking a motor from an old exercise treadmill and some PVC pipe, John Park constructs a wind-powered generator. The electrical power may not be enough to get your home off the grid, but the great thing about the project is how it explains in simple terms the technology involved in turning wind into free electricity. […]
Take a look at the details for the Wind Power Generator. As mentioned in the segment, we hope this project can take the principles of wind power and make them accessible and manageable. However, this is one of our most in-depth projects, so be sure to read through the PDF before digging in. We’d love […]
In this Toolbox segment, William Gurstelle introduces us to unique load-release devices like the panic snap and the pelican hook which he applies to his giant trebuchet. Get the m4v, subscribe in iTunes, watch on YouTube or Blip.
Make: television Presents: Balloon Organ – Fran Holland’s bagpipe-sounding musical balloon instrument. Ball-Fetching Robot – Mark Whitney’s autonomous dog-like robot that can follow and fetch a ball. Truth Wristband – Sean Montgomery’s wristband that uses technology similar to what’s in lie detectors. Check out Sean’s website for more info Submit a video of your own […]
Make a glittering LED constellation jammed in resin. This is Part 2 of this two-week project. Thanks go to Kris DeGraeve for the original article in Make: Volume 14.To download The Cosmic Night Light Part 1 MP4 click hereTo download The Cosmic Night Light Part 2 MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. Check out […]
