Popsicle Stick Switch
A momentary contact Single Pole Single Throw (S.P.S.T.) switch that is based on a Popsicle Stick. It is easy to build and the builder learns how a switch works.
Posted by Tom Fox
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Pencil Projects
Stage Prop Dynamite
Make fake dynamite for your next stage production or Halloween costume.
Posted by Martin Schmidt
Categories: Art & Design | 3 Comments
Scrap Paper Woven Basket
This basket makes a great case for recycling. It’s the perfect project for large pieces of scrap paper like gift wrap and newspaper. Even old maps can be transformed into...
Posted by RePlayGround
Categories: Home, Paper Crafts | No Comments
Fetch-O-Matic
Several years ago I watched a viral YouTube video that starred Jerry the Dachshund, whose engineer owner had built him his very own automated ball launcher. I had two dogs...
Posted by Dean Segovis
Categories: Woodworking, Fun & Games | 6 Comments
Make: Compressed Air Rockets Kit
Building this rocket launcher is a breeze, and folks are always amazed at how it shoots reusable paper rockets 200–300 feet high. The launcher is made from PVC pipe. You...
Posted by Rick Schertle
Categories: Fun & Games | 3 Comments
Elephant Block Puzzle
Anyone who’s ever taken on an ambitious home-improvement project knows what it’s like to have spare wood lying around – and to want nothing more than to get rid of...
Posted by Sonya Nimri
Categories: Craft, Kids & Family, Woodworking | No Comments
Secret-Knock Gumball Machine
One of the best things about exhibiting at Maker Faire is giving attendees a challenge. For the 2010 Maker Faire Bay Area, I decided to combine a past project of...
Posted by Steve Hoefer
Categories: Arduino, Electronics, Kids & Family | 1 Comment
Marshmallow Shooter
Here’s how to make a pair of Marshmallow Shooters. You’ll be ready for combat in minutes! They’re made of standard ½" PVC pipe and pipe fittings, which just happen to...
Posted by Howtoons
Categories: Fun & Games, Kids & Family | No Comments
Stationary Drumcycle
A recent toe injury kept me from running for a few weeks, and I bought a stationary bike to keep in shape while recovering. The exercise bike has a lot...
Posted by Sean Michael Ragan
Categories: Health, Fun & Games, Music | No Comments
Better Nerf Gun
Like most geek-filled offices, at my workplace we have several Nerf guns and similar toy weapons floating about. Not impressed with the performance of my colleague Lester’s Nerf Maverick, a...
Posted by Simon Jansen
Categories: Fun & Games, Kids & Family | 4 Comments
Luminch One
Luminch One is an interactive lamp controlled by the movements of your hand. Wave your hand over it to turn it on or off, or move your hand up or...
Posted by Francisco Castro
Categories: Arduino, Art & Design | 6 Comments
Inkle Loom
Weaving is one of my favorite crafts because it’s meditative and challenging, practical and artistic. It combines plain-woven cloth’s simple elegance with the astounding complexity of a kilim split-stitch tapestry....
Posted by Kristin Roach
Categories: Craft, Woodworking | No Comments
