Snoil – Snake game with Ferrofluid
Martin writes – “Snake game which is rendered on a Ferrofluid display. User controls the game by tilting the game box to make the snake change direction.” – Link.
Music
Take your creations beyond the workshop and onto the stage with diy music instruments! Let us show you how these creations range from simple, basic setups that produce beautiful sounds to more complex projects that require a greater level of engineering knowledge. With these tutorials and examples, we’ll guide you on this journey to make your own musical instrument for experimental, artistic or everyday use – so whether you’re starting out new or a seasoned sound creator, come explore the wonderful world of making your own music.
Send some stuff to space…
Masten Space Systems is taking sub-orbital payload orders – “We have officially begun taking payload slot orders. Payloads are generally sold in 1 kilogram increments at $250 per kilo. For those that want a standardized form factor we are offering CanSat flights. A CanSat is the same size as a standard 12 oz soda can […]
LEMUR: League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots
A couple MAKE readers sent in this robot orchestra, looks great – if you’re in the DC area, check it out and let us know about it! – “LEMUR is currently engaged in its largest fabrication project to-date, creating custom robotics for George Antheil’s “Ballet mecanique,” which will be performed from March 12 to 29, […]
DIY Contact mics
Dan writes – “Here’s a nice how-to I found on contact mics, I think it’s a good compliment to the DIY electric drums article as you need the same module for both.” – Link. Previous: DIY electric drums – Link. Other drum projects – Link.
HOW TO – Make Scottish small pipes from PVC
Rob writes – “Here are plans for making your own bagpipe out of PVC, and brass tubing! I haven’t made these, I just ran across it while looking for something else, but it sure looks like a neat project! “ – Link. Related: More PVC projects – Link.
HOW TO – Customizable audio amplifier muting circuit
Design News Gadget Freak has a new how to on making an audio amplifier muting circuit – “Ever turned on your car stereo and BOOM! the woofers unexpectedly jumped out for one filling-loosening bass note? Just great, you’ve just been diagnosed with turn-on thump — either due to an amp that never had a muting […]
DIY Electronic drums
LOGIZTIX’s instructions for building your own electronic drums – “Building your own electronic drum pads may seem like a difficult task. The concepts behind electronic triggering are actually quite simple. A piezo acts much like a microphone. It picks up shock waves and passes them to your drum module to interpret. The trick is getting […]
