Homemade submarine…
I can’t tell exactly what’s going on here, but it looks like someone in Germany made their own submarine from scratch. Does anyone know more about this, or why it was created? Thanks Alex! Original page & translated.
Month: February 2006
Gonzo Engineering
An excellent essay every Maker should read on Gonzo Engineering by Steven K. Roberts, creator of the MicroShip – “…It is from this culture that the Internet emerged, as well as the Open Source movement that carries in its breast our last hope for freedom of choice. Less obviously, it’s also a diverse community of […]
How many balloons does it take to lift a person?
Jim writes – “I just wanted to let you know I uploaded a video that almost everyone will find interesting. Have you ever wondered how many helium balloons it would take to lift a human being off the ground? We did it, and the video is the story of what happened. I think almost every […]
Homemade feline exhaust fan
Here’s a video with a Maker and his invention – an exhaust fan for your kitty litter box. Thanks Clark! Link.
Design It Yourself
Ami on Coolhunting has a post about a Maker-friendly book I think I’ll order “Taking the D.I.Y. revolution one step further, Design It Yourself is the indie entrepreneur’s bible for how to design a wide variety of business basics, from press kits to wall graphics.” If anyone has read it, post up in the comments […]
Car tossing robot…
This robot from Japan, called the T-52 Enryu rescue robot, tosses cars. [via] Link & video.
Close of up photos of tiny people models on food…
Here’s a photo gallery of some amazing close up photos and little tiny people working and playing on giant food items. My favorites are the little guys in the protective suits exploring the Creme Brule as if it were a post erupted volcano. [via] Link.