Month: January 2007

Radio Controlled potato cannon

Radio Controlled potato cannon

MAKE Flickr photo pool member Avneyon writes – “Home made RC potato cannon, It based on old electric RC car system, electric screwdriver battery(7.2V) and Fuel driven RC car igniton system(3V). The cannon have 360 degrees movement range and can launch objects up to 300m.” – Link. Related: Make a Spud Gun – Weekend Projects: […]

The Votus: Homemade roadster

The Votus: Homemade roadster

A MAKE reader writes in with this DIY roadster – “My artist/DIY friend Brook Halvorson is collaborating on a Lotus inspired, Volvo powered, low-cost Lotus 7 replica that they have dubbed “The Votus.” The car is powered by an early 70’s Volvo 1800 (2 litre, 4 cyl.) drivetrain (hence the name Votus). This merry group […]