From the Make: Flickr pool Most would agree that the safest way to control home lighting is by using the pre-existing wall switch ;) Stuart of Oomlout shares this instructable for dead-simple switch control using Arduino and a mini servo motor. The design uses acrylic plates from Oomlout’s kit but specs to build your own […]
Here’s a cheap and easy way to make 3D plastic forms like Stormtrooper costumes and tons of other things. Cost: around $20.
This week I have 3 modifications of the Maker’s Notebook. I started out by adding a small pocket inside the book to keep a pen. Next, I added a snap closure to keep everything secure. Finally, I added a pocket to the back of the book for keeping acetate film to use as overlays for my sketches.
Checkout makezine for more information, including a contest for the 3 best mods! [Contest ends 1.19.09]
http://www.stage.makezine.com
Here’s another tube amplifier kit that is pretty easy to build with some basic electronics skills. These amps make nice living room ornaments although the transformers on the top should probably be avoided if you have young children. via UnPlggd
Scott Smith of Avella, PA uses his Shopbot CNC tool to build stage sets. His latest work involved creating scenery for “My Bloody Valentine 3D“, which opens Friday nationwide. If you like these kind of movies, here’s a few items to look for. For the horror flick, Scott used his ShopBot to fabricate signs, facades […]
Watch as an old tool box gets brought back from the dead.
After struggling with marred and misshapen metal for his instrument panels, Aris discovered the savior of panel-makers everywhere – the step bit. Making holes for panel pots and switches has always been a major pain in the butt for me. I tried lots of times to make different sized holes with standard metal drills on […]
