Tesla is Giving Away its Patents
Tesla Motors will no longer enforce any of its patents against anyone who wants to create electric cars.
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.
Mars Rover Art Car: Bringing Space to the Playa
How a Burning Man crew brought space to the Playa.
Police Car Converted into Chicken Coop
Y’know, I think this old police car that was converted into a functional chicken coop by artist Benedetto Bufalino might be a genuinely ingenious way to help control traffic. If you parked this in the right place, then people might really stop speeding…and pick up some fresh eggs.
At Maker Faire, Power Racing Cars Have Moxie
The Power Racing Series is one of the most dynamic events at Maker Faire, as speed-demon hackerspace members race around a track in hacked and modded toy cars. One of the PPPRS events is a “moxie” challenge where racers perform silly stunts for the crowd.
Power Racing Series Shifts to the Next Gear
This year’s Power Racing Series finale at World Maker Faire features a creative array of hacked and modded toy cars.
3D Printing an Aston Martin
Ivan Sentch is 3D-printing a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 on his Solidoodle desktop 3D printer, 4 inches by 4 inches at a time. The Auckland, New Zealand resident is about 72% done printing the body, and he expects to pay a mere $2,000 NZD for the plastic to make the plug — versus the $12k–$15k for a CNC-cut foam plug, which is what is normally used in replica car projects.
Ernie’s Handmade Dwarf Cars
Many years ago a maker looked at a pile of junk and decided to make a miniature classic car from it.
