Here’s how to convert a wireless doorbell from HomeDepot to close a relay instead of chiming…This whole thing started from a MAKE forum discussion! “With the addition of one capacitor, one relay, and a small piece of wire we can convert an inexpensive wireless doorbell into a remotely controlled relay useful for a wide range […]
Here’s a great step by step on building a huge motorized spider with a wiper motor from an 86 Suburu… [via] – Link. Related: MAKE Halloween projects – Link. MAKE Halloween archives – Link.
Liquid_robot sent in this great collection of model Stirling engines – “This guy built the largest stirling engine I’ve seen (on a DIY scale) you’ll notice all stirling engines featured on your site are models with no significant power output. I wrote to ask if he’s selling the plans. he’s also selling an aluminium cast […]
Bjoern writes – “The color field camera blends live video data with flickr images that match the color of the object in the center of the viewfinder. It combines a web cam and a 2.5” Color LCD screen in a vintage 1950s snapshot camera case. Inspired by the Flickr Color Pickr and RGBy. The Color […]
Geekboxjockey shows how to make an electron drum set on the cheap… – “This is kind of a general overview, the basic concepts are fairly simple. I looked at a lot of info out there before building my own, and I just kind of planned it as I built, it just takes a little creativity. […]
Slofly has a low cost brushless electric propulsion system, also known as a DIY electric bike… [via] – Link. Related: Eric Peltzer’s Electric Bicycle – Link. Electric Bicycle – Battery updgade – Link. Homemade electric scooter – Link.
Alan writes – “Rob M. from Michigan bought some parts from our store and was nice enough to share the resulting project with us. His son Will has an antique bike on display, it has an old acetylene light on it that hasn’t produced any light for many years. A few well placed LED sure […]
