Day: January 8, 2007

Homemade chopper bike…

Homemade chopper bike…

Xddorox writes – “Chopper bike built from a mountain bike and racer forks. Very comfortable and fast. Makes up for its bad looks. V-Brake makes for easy stopping too.” – Link. Related choppin’: Granny’s Nightmare – HOW TO – Make a bicycle chopper – Link. HOW TO – Mountain Lion chopper bicycle – Link. Old […]

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Where’s Craftie

Where’s Craftie

Leona of Lady Luck Rules OK has been showing CRAFT around London. Pictured above is Craftie at Superette, Lady Luck’s new studio and shop. He’s also a great assistant and helps Akio the hairdresser on a Lady Luck Rules OK photoshoot. Leona’s Flickr Photo Series – Link. Frapper Map: Check back on the Frapper map […]

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Cellular Automata video synthesizer kit

Cellular Automata video synthesizer kit

Owen writes – “In this example we build a self-contained cellular automata video synthesizer using the Video Critter Mini. The Video Critter Mini is an AVR based video board that can be used to generate simple graphics on an NTSC television. By adding 3 pots and a button, we can make a complete 1-D cellular […]

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Computer controlled CNC machine @ SEARS

Computer controlled CNC machine @ SEARS

A few makers sent this in… SEARS now carries a a computer controlled CNC machine for under $1,799 (USD) “Compact, computer-controlled, 3-dimensional woodworking machine with an easy-to-use interface. It allows a novice to make a complete project without a shop full of tools.The unique configuration allows it to perform many other woodworking functions, including ripping, […]

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MedCosm Picaxe blending light

MedCosm Picaxe blending light

Chipwich writes – “I had a few multicolor LEDs laying around and wanted to whip up a color-blending nightlight. I built 2 devices, each in its own 20 pin DIP socket without soldering. A 3-pin header is included so I can reprogram the light on-the-fly if desired. On my first build, I used wire-wrap. The […]

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