Open Source Electronic Derailleur
Nabil Tewolde of Markham, ON, created an instructable on how to build your own electronic derailleur as part of his bike computer project. Code, BOM, and schematics on Github.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Lego Circuit Board
It’s the little details I really like, here; especially the “socket header” on the back edge made by installing a regular 1×8 black brick in an unusual studs-down position.
No, We Will Not Be Linking to the “Dead Cat Quadcopter”
Because we’re classy like that. So please stop asking. Those of you who cannot resist your morbid curiosity are now empowered with the necessary Googlon. Godspeed.
Shawn Thorsson’s Incredible Space Marine Armor
Costumer crazy-man Shawn Thorsson wows the crowds at Maker Faire with his Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine armor.
How-To: Handlebars Bike Hanger
Cool, simple tutorial from one Kyle Wilson. Ingredients: One set drop-style handlebars, one matching quill stem, a short pipe nipple to match, a pipe flange, a few screws, and some bar-tape and -ends (or their improvised equivalents).
Lego Mario Bros Aquarium
Redditor jennyleighb’s roommate built a seascape from Lego with a Super Mario Bros. theme. I’m not sure how much the fish appreciate it, but this is definitely the most geek-tastic fish tank I’ve ever seen.
Lego Strandbeest
I love kvanb’s Lego recreation of Theo Jansen’s Rhinoceros Strandbeest mobile sculpture. Jansen even approved the model, and it was up on CUUSOO for possible realization as an official Lego product. Theo Jansen is a Dutch Kinetic Artist and famous around the world for his Strandbeests. Theo is also my friend and colleague, and I’m happy […]