Sepia Lux, the Illuminated Cuttlefish
Designing “the world’s only inflated, illuminated, articulated, and animated” cuttlefish car for Burning Man took 20 months.
Cars
Being a maker doesn’t stop at the doorstep. There are tons of DIY car hacks you can use to upgrade, restore, or optimize your ride – all without relying on expensive mechanics! Whether it’s installing a hands-free device for your entertainment center or adding additional lighting for headlights, these do-it-yourself car hacks are just perfect for makers who enjoy customizing their automobiles in unique and innovative ways.
Chrome and Lace: Rae Ripple’s Take On Rat Rods
Meet Phillis Gene, a vintage Chevrolet Deluxe that just got a one-of-a-kind redesign by Texas-based metal artist Rae Ripple. “I wanted to keep that real classy lady feel, so that’s where the lace came in,” Ripple says of her work, commissioned by a rat rod enthusiast and named after his mother. “I guess if you were going […]
3 DIY Car Projects That Really Break The Mold
these 3 projects are mind boggling in their complexity and effort.
Bringing Rocket League To Life With A Jumping Car
In a bizarre twist of art imitating life, then life imitating art, someone has created one of the acrobatic radio controlled cars from the video game Rocket League, in real life. If you’re unfamiliar, Rocket League is a video game where you control a car, to play soccer. I know, it sounds peculiar at best […]
Building a Life-Size Bumblebee Transformer
Sci-fi robot engineer extraordinaire, James Bruton, attempts to build a real Transformer.
Solar Rollers Racing Expands to Nevada with Tesla Investment
Twelve teams will design, build, and race their own solar-powered radio-controlled cars, culminating in a public trophy race in Reno in May 2019.
How to Make Your Own Emission Control Leak Detector
Make a cheap smoke machine for detecting leaks in your emission control system.
