When you are driving, you’ve probably had a few mishaps with the “blindspot” where you barely avoid hitting someone when changing lanes. This maker decided that this was an easy problem to fix so they created a custom BlindSpot Detection System using an ATmega169 and a high intensity infrared light to detect approaching cars. Does […]
This “pencil pusher” autonomous sumo robot uses pencil erasers as bumpers when it hits obstacles. We think it might be more effective in “robot wars” if the pencils were sharpened and their orientation was reversed on this bot. Sensors of No.2 Champion Autonomous Mini-Sumo Robot
Power tool drag races in the Times, great week in the DIY world! TEN feet short of the finish line, Barbie Airplane was stranded. A screaming speedster powered by a whirling circular saw flew from a wooden ramp at the recent Power Tool Drag Racing competition in Seattle. The cheerful contraption — a Craftsman belt […]
Manette Gallery in Portland will be hosting a group show opening tomorrow night called Face Melting Double Attack, featuring artists like Ryan Berkley, Tripper Dungan, and Arcane Arts. I like the embroidered piece by Cathy Pitters, which was inspired by an illustration on a 1940s coming-of-age book. Face Melting Double Attack Opens Thursday, August 7, […]
Spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake: Debbie Chialtas, aka Soapylove, explains how to make these sugary-sweet melt and pour cupcake soaps using molds from Brambleberry.
Frank from TheWorkshop sent in this electric conversion of an old International Harvester Cub-Cadet tractor. He was able to scavenge the electrical system from a 1950’s industrial personal transport unit. Sounds like a Segway doesn’t it? Read more about the Electric Cub Cadet Tractor
This is a great project for anyone who rides his or her bicycle to work. The version on the website is customized with a monogram, but it could be as simple as a small piece of black leather or rubber. Learn how to make your own Leather mudguards for your bicycle
