HOW TO – Theater Effects: Lacerations
It’s not Halloween yet, but this is a good Instructable to bookmark for making gruesome cuts – Link.
Month: August 2006
Through the viewfinder – photos through another camera
Russ Morris has a step-by-step on taking photos through another camera’s viewfinder… he writes – “I created my first contraption from black construction paper using rough measurements taken directly from the Duaflex. I made holes for the lenses and film advance knob to poke through, wrapped the paper channel around the camera body and secured […]
DIY desktop microphone stand
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Nicrosin writes – “Quick and dirty desktop microphone stand from a metal clothes hanger. Just take a metal hanger, bend it in half a little, then bend the hook down and adjust as necessary. It’s pretty stable, being what it is.” – Link.
Newton accessories
Notwen has a ton of really interesting Maker-made Apple Newton accessories – serial, lights, audio, iPod connecting, keyboards and some experimental ideas too… thanks L.W.! – Link.
Mac and PC interfaces – 1984 to the present
Oh yah, this is the stuff – a collection of user interfaces from Macs and PCs starting from 1984 – [via] – Link. Update: The screenshots in the link aren’t that accurate – this site is better – Link. Thanks MAKE reader EveryoneLovesIt.
LED Instrument lighting
Here’s a good aftermarket mod to add to your car – put LEDs in the dashboard gauges – [via] – Link. More: MAKE 03 – Mod Your Rod: a collection of car hacks and mods. – Link. Transportation how-tos, articles and more – Link.
Balloons on a plane, word counting pen and a phone that turns off music
Each week I like to read Modern Mechanix to see what Makers were up to in the 30’s/40’s/50’s – clever solutions for problems, using the modern technology of the time – always inspiring, and usually entertaining. This little balloon pushes air into your nose to ease discomfort and ear popping when you fly. It’s not […]