TheNickboy writes – “Summer is nearing/here, and it’s getting hotter in my house. To save electricity with our super expensive A/C, I constructed reflective curtains to block sunlight from warming our house. Think auto windshield. This is super simple and kind of obvious, but it works well.” – Link.
Looks like the new LEGO NXT is shipping and Makers are getting theirs if they pre-ordered. Expect lots of reviews and projects soon, we’ll try and do a few round ups here – Link.
These Anthropomorphic synthesizer monsters (Thingamableeps!) are cute and sound great (check out the video on the site) – Link.
Check out Jon’s Nixie propeller clock – “I was inspired to build this clock after I saw some links to see “Nebulus, the world’s first nixie propeller clock.” Unfortunately, by that time many of the links were dead and I only managed to find a video of the clock. I never could find any documentation […]
Pekar writes – “If you’re itchin to get into that vintage tube sound, you can, quite easily and cheaply, obtain an old film projector, tape player, or console stereo, and gut it for the amp. I’ve gotten great results with reel to reel tape players, like the Wilcox-Gay Recordio pictured here. BE VERY CAREFUL OF […]
Tim shows how to make milk crate bicycle saddlebags writes – “Not much to it. Just put a loop of rope through the top of the crates and set it over your mountain bike’s cargo rack. I drilled holes through the edge of my crates to get it to ride a bit lower, but that’s […]
Remember that retro handcranked toothbrush with the suggestion to remake it? – Link. Well, look what showed up in the MAKE Flickr photo pool!
