Todd Barricklow’s Figure 8 Racer
Todd Barricklow builds his pedal-powered racer and talks about the Death Defying Figure 8 racetrack at Bay Area Maker Faire.
Drones & Vehicles
Photos from Handmade Bicycle Show
I’m loving these photos from the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. In the last few years, while a lot of people have donned lycra and carbon fiber frames, they have seen a resurgence of handmade bicycle building. What used to be the norm of stubborn old men, artisans and aesthetes has been embraced by more people then ever.
Intern’s Corner: RFID Door Unlocker
New Make: Labs intern, Paul Mundell, talks about his latest project — adding an automatic door unlocker to his 98 Toyota Tacoma.
People Powered Ferris Wheel
If you’ve ever been to Maker Faire, you’re probably familiar with all the wonderful pedal-powered carnival rides that appear throughout the event. Here’s a video demonstration of a small Ferris wheel powered by just two riders.
Let’s Race! Death Defying Pedal Car Figure 8 Racing at Maker Faire!
Pedal metal thunder! It’s Pedal Car Figure 8 Racing, coming to this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area in May.
Russian Cyclo Innovation
Want to get around on two wheels with a little more then pedal power? This Russian innovator has a method of using a chainsaw for some extra horsepower. Safety aside, what could go wrong?
Customize Replacement Parts with 3D Printing
German maker Thorsten Wilms wanted to add a nice headlight to his new bike, but a couple of cables got in the way of a clean installation. He ordered a new clamp to compensate for the cables, but it ended up positioning the business end in the opposite direction. So he did what everyone with […]
