Jeff writes – “This Tech Help Guide will explain how to design and assemble blue and greenscreens and backdrops for photos and video, as well as how to easily and inexpensively build a portable frame to support these backdrops out of PVC pipe or metal conduit.” – [via] Link. Related: A million things to do […]
Rick writes – “Videos of the 1974 – 75 Royal Institute lectures featuring the maverick professor of electrical engineering of Imperial College, London, Eric Laithwaite. Well worth watching, banned by the BBC because they were considered scientifically flawed even though they ask questions still not yet answered by science.” – Link. Pictured here, gyroscope from […]
Alan writes – “Have an old hard drive that no longer works? As long as it still spins up chances are you could build a clock out of your old hard drive! You will need some electronic knowledge, some common electronic components and a bit of patience. The clock that is produced isn’t exactly practical […]
Georg writes – “…kit for a “Zoetrope”, a kind of a mechanic cinema invented 1834 by William George Horner. This Zoetrope is made mostly from paper parts.” – [via] Link.
Adam writes – “Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic/electric! This is a simple and inexpensive design you can make at home to get that special one-of-a-kind sound you’ve been looking for.” – Link.
Bill Wilson from steadywinds.com kites writes – “I was inspired by the post about the PVC Light Tent and needed something to take pictures of the cards and books my wife makes as part of her hobby. (plus it was cool). So a cardboard box, a knife and a little glue I had my very […]
Rick writes – A simple how to, making a serious scientific instrument – A sextant. Make it and learn how to navigate.” Link & Link.
