Jamie9999 writes – “Why pay megabucks for a fancy Soldering Iron stand when you can build one yourself with scrap? Or, why use that flimsy plastic stand that comes with your cheap pencil soldering iron, and risk burns, fire, or melted stuff?” – Link. More: Soldering and Desoldering. Step-by-step instructions for making (and unmaking) the […]
Mikemel writes – “Dig all the (for the most part) homebuilt bikes. A good portion of these bikes are made from parts pulled from dumpsters and junkyards. Any link with a hammer to it or labeled “own” is a bike that was built up from the tubing entirely by its rider. Should be inspiration for […]
Neat, Ben @ arstechnica.com spotted this $50 breakout box turns the GP2X game system into completely open Linux system – “The Breakout Board plugs into the EXT port of the GP2X and turns it into a full computer with 4xUSB ports, RS232, Audio and Video out & Jtag. You can plug in various USB devices […]
It sounds menacing, but it’s not – here’s how to make a vinegar/baking soda grenade – Link. Related: Why does this work? “Ask a scientist” Acid/base neutralization: HC2H3O2 (acetic acid) + HCO3- (bicarbonate ion) —-> H H2CO3 (carbonic acid) + C2H3O2- (acetate ion) H2CO3 —–> H2O + CO2 The foaming is the liberation of CO2 […]
We are delighted to announce that we have decided to host a European Maker Faire the evening of Wednesday, September 20 in Brussels, Belgium. This event is free and open to anyone possessing the Maker spirit. All Makers are welcome! The hours are 1930 to 2130, and the location is the Hotel Le Plaza, Brussels, […]
Here’s how to make a simple 8×8 animated LED signboard using a PIC (source included) – [via] – Link. Related: PIC microcontrollers – a beginner’s guide – Link.
Finally, a personal blimp – “The goal of this work is the creation an aircraft capable of silent, steerable, sustained, and affordable flight. No such craft exists today. Construction of the first human-carrying Personal Blimp is complete. Tethered flight testing began in Q2 of 2006. Free flight testing is expected to begin in August of […]
