RSSTimmy Kucynda
Timmy lives and works in the upper Haight with his dog Munky. Outside of illustration, he spends his time playing the conga drums and skateboarding (just trying to keep the dream alive), and helping Munky to spread the love around the neighborhood. Green clothing gets the thumbs up. High heels or any shoes that make too much noise are a thumbs down.Illustrator for these Magazine Articles
Hydrogen-Oxygen Bottle Rocket
Use electricity to split tap water into hydrogen and oxygen gases, then use this explosive gas mixture to power a two-stage, electronically timed rocket.
From MAKE:
20: For Kids of All Ages page 90
Speed Vest
Make a lightweight night-cycling vest that displays your current speed in
glowing, 7-inch-tall numbers easily visible to cars.
From MAKE:
19: Robots page 100
The Garduino Garden Controller
Geeked-out gardening: use a microcontroller and simple sensors to give plants exactly the water and light they need.
From MAKE:
18: ReMake America page 90
Art Work
Using algorithms to create art might produce unexpected and marvelous results.
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Art Work
from MAKE:
13: Magic page 30
R-Tronic Toy Music Sequencer
Build a simple sequencer that lets babies play with shapes, sounds, and lights, or teaches older kids the basics of electronic music. You'll have lots of fun with it yourself!
From MAKE:
13: Magic page 124
Super Tritone Shop Whistle
This jazzy, compressed-air-powered whistle sounds a mighty blast.
From MAKE:
12: Upload page 88
Spin The Birdie
Get awesome avian photos by moving your camera closer to the birds -- and rotating them for the perfect pose.
From MAKE:
11: Alt Vehicles page 116
The Brain Machine
Get altered states of consciousness with this microcontroller-driven sound and light device.
From MAKE:
10: Home Electronics page 88
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