Ewilhelm writes – “This add-on to a Soleil Sun alarm lets the clock control the brightness of a bank of LEDs. A microcontroller adjusts the power of the LEDs so they appear to dim at the same rate as any incandescent lights you may have attached to the alarm.” – Link.
Maker Faire is a family-friendly weekend of tech exploration, Maker mischief, and fun at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds in the San Francisco Bay Area this April 22nd/23rd. Think of it as a newfangled science fair. Our goal is to recognize and promote the wide range of cool and clever projects that Makers develop and […]
A few Makers send in “The Steady Orb” a $425 adjustable camera stabilizer [via] – Link. Seems nice, the Makers also reminded us that you can also make your own (pictured here) for $14. $14 Video Camera Stabilizer by Johnny Lee. You don’t have $10,000 to spend on a Steadicam? Make this ultra-low-cost video camera […]
Dirtysocks writes – “No closet, no wardrobe, no problem. Make this sweet industrial looking clothes hanger for under 30 bucks.” – Link.
Greenman writes – “I help run a small greenhouse operation and we are always looking for inexpensive alternatives to retail equipment. I’ve started a site to document some of our Bootstrap Gear; the first project is how to build an Aeroponic Propagation Unit on the cheap. “ – Link.
Courtney writes – “Charlie O’hanolan is the Bay Area’s leading expert on pre-1980 Honda motorcycles. This is not to be confused with O’hanolin Motorcycles, which was sold to a third party by Charlie’s evil twin brother. Charlie hand-crafts guitars from old motorcycle parts.” – Link. Related: Made on Earth. Gas tank bass instrument. MAKE 03 […]
Byron writes – “Here are some online reprints of a 100 year old Australian bushcraft “maker” text.” – Link.
