A conveniently simpler approach to the spider-catching problem, Clark’s design uses a cassette tape case, PVC pipe, and string to capture unwanted arachnids unharmed. See the project’s page for the relevant step-by-step. [via EMSL] If you require heavier duty hardware please refer to the Spider Rifle –
Instead of letting it fall by the tech wayside, Josh D recased his old iPod in lovely wood & brass – My finished wood ipod mini. This has been such a fun project for me. It’s handmade (with special thanks to my 8yr old dremel) from Australian red cedar, Camphor Laurel for the clickwheel, brass […]
Michael put some stepper motors to work playing back MIDI tracks by way of Arduino – The data for the music is taken from a MIDI file I made. The code for interpreting the data and moving the motors was written by me over the course of a few days. The sound you’re hearing is […]
In this how-to Alberto Ricci Bitti shows you how to design a greenbox no-waste charging station for your mobile phone that will lower your utility costs and environmental impact. The simple and elegant design makes unplugging a power draining wall wart very easy and instinctive.
Ryan Bavetta, of Crazy Builders, bolted a 3.7 HP model airplane engine onto the back of a skateboard to create this rocket board. Propeller Powered Skateboard [via PopSci]
Antique bottles have always fascinated me. Here’s an amazing site with pretty much everything you need to know about identifying and dating “historic bottles.” The site is maintained by the Bureau of Land Management. Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information Website More: More sea glass hunting The sea glass of summer HOW TO – Make […]
Now that you’ve cleaned out your garage or sold your extra carport-needing car, you can make a greenhouse from your old portable metal carport!
