Martin jetpack
PopSci has some video of the Martin “jetpack” and its 16 year old pilot… (photos here).
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
LED vs CFL
NYTimes article about LED lighting, it’s interesting that Philips is pretty much only betting on one horse… The problem, though, is the price. A standard 60-watt incandescent usually costs less than $1. An equivalent compact fluorescent is about $2. But in Europe this September, Philips, the Dutch company dealing in consumer electronics, health care machines […]
Monster beetle!
Gigantic (literally) gallery of a modded monster Beetle! More: Street-legal jet powered VW Beetle. Mystery Beetle identified.
DIY: Kayak bilge pump
If you are unlucky enough to have rolled over in your kayak like I have, then you will really appreciate this project. The goal was to install a bilge pump that was operated by you feet. This allows you hands to be free for paddling and stabilizing your boat. It’s a well thought out build […]
A Souped-up Model T…
NYTimes on some nicely modded Model Ts… Thousands of people gathered last week in Richmond, Ind., for the centennial celebration of the Ford Model T, the machine that made the automobile a Main Street technology, with 15 million produced from 1908 to 1927. As a product, the Model T has long been seen as a […]
DIY: Arduino & Wii controlled Canoe
Like to play video games? Too lazy to paddle around in your canoe? Well I have the perfect solution for you. This boat is powered by a small electric motor and the steering is via a Wii Nunchuck and an Arduino. Let’s just hope the batteries don’t die, then you might have to paddle! Read […]
Furoshiki how-to
Here’s an Instructable and video on Furoshiki, the Japanese art of cloth-folding to make various bags, carry-alls, and sacks. Paper, Plastic, or Furoshiki?
