DIY Science

DIY: Science

Articles in this series:

Flip Your Face from MAKE: 31: Punk Science
See yourself as others see you with a true mirror. by Charles Platt

Auditory Ilusions from MAKE: 31: Punk Science
Explore your sense of hearing by creating weird sound tricks and effects. by Michael Mauser

Bacteria Battery from MAKE: 30: Smarter Homes
Microbial fuel cells generate electricity from "metal-breathing" bacteria in ordinary mud. by Ashley Franks

Hydraulic Ram Pump from MAKE: 30: Smarter Homes
Clever invention pumps water uphill with more water. by Matthew Gryczan

Simple Van de Graaff Generator from MAKE: 28: Toys and Games
Shoot electrical sparks with a soda can, rubber band, and PVC pipe. by Adam Wolf

The Microdoodle from MAKE: 23: Gadgets
Convert an old-school microfiche reader into a magnifying machine. by Mister Jalopy

ESP/PSI Testing Lamp from MAKE: 21: Desktop Manufacturing
Watch the universe play dice, by detecting random radiation. by John Iovine

Safety Spectrometer from MAKE: 14: Optics
Device identifies dangerous liquids by analyzing light. by Eric Rosenthal

Explosion Engine from MAKE: 13: Magic
DIY internal combustion using Home Depot parts. by David Simpson

Beetlebot from MAKE: 12: Upload
Ultra-simple bugbot navigates obstacles with feelers and switches. by Jérôme Demers

Hydraulic Flight Simulator from MAKE: 12: Upload
Aviation trainer uses water to represent energy. by David Simpson

Fetch the Weather with the MAKE Controller from MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles
This easy starter project displays your local forecast. by Brian Jepson

Citizen Weather Station from MAKE: 05: Science, Weather, and Outdoors
Collect meteorological data on your roof and donate it to science. by Terrie Schweitzer

Ten Dollar Pseudoscope from MAKE: 05: Science, Weather, and Outdoors
See everything inside out through this classic optical instrument. by Rob Hartmann

Launching Light from MAKE: 05: Science, Weather, and Outdoors
Portable, collapsible model rocket launch pad. by Stefan Jones

Firefly Meter from MAKE: 05: Science, Weather, and Outdoors
Bioluminescence detector lights way toward insect-cyborg pollution sensor. by Christopher Holt