This is cool, GPS units disable themselves if they go faster than 1,200 mph and if they go above 60,000 feet… In GPS technology, the phrasing “COCOM Limits” is also used to refer to a limit placed to GPS tracking devices that should disable tracking when the device realizes itself to be moving faster than […]
A potato powered transistor oscillator with light dependent resistor, which gets its power from potato battery. Low power circuit is based off Forrest Mims light-dependent oscillator. Lil’ Spud was created by TECH|DISOBEY|LAB, an experimental art project that explores sounds and visuals through DIY electronics, circuit bending, and self-made instruments; utilizing electronic salvage and reclaimed materials […]
I agree with Fave Crafts Blog – you can never have too many towel crafts, like this wallet! Check out the round-up for some good towel-based inspiration.
The next episode of our streaming show and tell Make: Live is a special broadcast from Maker Faire Detroit, live from the Henry Ford this Friday. Join us as we celebrate the kickoff of a weekend of making in the Mitten at the worlds largest DIY festival. Go to https://makezine.com/live to watch the show live on Friday, July 29th at 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT.
With this popular technique from Make: Projects, you can dye PVC pipe and extension cords any color you want.
For full instructions on how to do this yourself, check out: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Cable-Dyeing/750/1
Don’t we all have a story of some amazing object we’re saving for just the right project? Here’s one from Sybille at {Fun.kyti.me}: My mother tongue being German, the word ‘Pulley’ did not exist in my English vocabulary until recently. Actually until we wanted to build a zipline in our backyard. Our neighbor gave me […]
They start ’em young in Detroit. Here’s “hackerbaby” Aiden of i3 Detroit, armed and adorable, and ready for this weekend’s Maker Faire Detroit. Go, Aiden!
