I want to say this could be a cool remake, sorta – but I’m not sure how well this would be received – The Tempest Prognosticator, also known as the Leech Barometer, is a 19th century invention by George Merryweather in which leeches are used in a barometer. The twelve leeches are kept in small […]
Here’s another great project PCB from MFOS. The Mini-Controller can be used with any synthesizer with a 1-volt-per-octave input. It uses a stylus probe and PCB keyboard contacts similar to the classic Stylophone synth used by David Bowie. Just to clarify – this is only an interface and doesn’t produce any sound on its own, […]
The Bug Light is a beautiful sculpture created entirely out of 100% recycled parts. What a great use of materials that would have ended up in a landfill. Next time you go to throw away that burnt out bulb, think of the Bug Light. – Link Related: Light bulb aquarium – Link Light bulb vase […]
Personally, I find the Indy Mogul/Backyard FX videos a lot of smoke with little heat or fire, but YMMV. Here they make some retro rayguns from junkshop parts. Retro Ray Guns – [via] Link
Gorgeous steampunky flint-lock blaster made from a clarinet, a bike brake grip and a few other bits of mech-fluff. While you’rre on the site, check out artist/recycler “Skunks’” other junk hacks, much of it for sale. 80gritBlasters – [via] Link
Here’s a great idea for a homemade vegetable oil lamp from Judy on the MAKE Flickr Pool. Check Judy’s site for detailed instructions. In fact Judy has a ton of amazing Off-the-Grid how-to’s on her site like – Cold Vacuum Jar Sealing, Hydraulic Ram Pump, and Foraging for Wild Food just to name a few. […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool, a desktop trebuchet made from coffee stirring sticks, paper clips, string, zip ties, etc. Office Supply Trebuchet – Link Related: Lazyperson’s Kaden Harris – Link The Eccentric Cubicle: The Philosophy of Improvisational Fabrication – Link From The Maker Store: Eccentric Cubicle by Kaden Harris Price: $29.99 Buy: Maker store – […]
