The Incredible paper calculator mod
Crabezoid writes – “In May you blogged about my first paper calculator mod and I wanted to let you know I’ve finished version 2 with an instructable to boot.” – Link.
Month: September 2006
HOW TO – Make a magnetic stirrer
G0pher writes – “This instructable shows us how to make a magnetic stirrer, that can be used in your home lab, from the following items: An old 3″ PC fan A dead hardrive A 12v ac adaptor A paperclip Tools: Hotglue gun Screwdriver Superglue Misc Items depending on your taste for getting things done :) […]
Javascript for stepper motor wiring
Clever, James sent in this this javascript page works out the internal wiring of a stepper motor from the results of some simple tests. This is great for salvaged motors of unknown make – Link. Pictured here, Bre’s drawing bot, well, the start of it! – Link.
The laborers who built New York City
Morgan writes – “I read this article in yesterday’s Times about the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen. The group has been around for over 100 years, and still operates a massive library that focuses on trades and crafts, as well as a free trade school. I went by the yesterday afternoon; the library is […]
LED based Handycam light
Alan writes – “Sanjiv Dutta saved some money when he decided to make this LED Based Handycam Light instead of going to the store and buying one. It looks very bright and based on the pictures on his site (scroll to the bottom) it seems to work very well!” [via] – Link.
Xbox 360 laptop
Ben Heckendorn made a freaking Xbox 360 laptop, (buy his book, seriously) he writes – “A friend of mine asked back in May “Can you build an Xbox 360 laptop?” And I responded “Sure, can you pay for it?” He agreed, and thus I set forth on what was surely to be my most complex […]
Craft Disasters – Call 206-888-CRAF to be on the Craft Podcast
Have you ever had a craft project go wrong? The next podcast will feature your worst case scenarios and craft disasters. Call 206-888-CRAF (2723) and leave your tale of craft woe, misery, danger, and catastrophe.
