This Week in Making: Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, Mad Max Mobiles, and Double Action Keyboard
Make Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver, watch a Little Tykes’ Cozy Coupe go Mad Max, and never worry about hitting your caps lock ever again.
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.
Exploring a Car’s CAN Bus Data
See how a car’s data logs can be accessed via a CAN bus connector and the sorts of things you can learn from it.
This Week in Making: New Planets, Voice Control, and 3D Printed Action Figures
See the faces of open source, discover three crowdfunding campaigns to watch, and check out newly discovered planets.
Return of the MakeShift Challenge: Dead Car Battery
You’re 50 miles into the woods, your car battery is dead, and a snowstorm is coming. What would MacGyver do?
13 Awesome Mechanics Shop Tips
A collection of extremely useful auto mechanics (and general) shop tips.
Maker Spotlight: Philo Northrup
Philo is a lifelong maker who specializes in upgrading vehicles into truly masterful art cars.
First Person View Driving Rig for an R/C Car
Turn an old video game racing wheel into a VR racing game using a real R/C car.
