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.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
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.
Newly Renovated MAME Cabinet – with Silkscreen Storage!
It’s a game cabinet! It’s silk screen storage? Sure, why not?
How-To: Rapunzel Braid Hair Clip
Do you have a princess in the house? Take make believe to a whole new level with this fancy Rapunzel braid hair clip tutorial from Abbie at Lovin’ Our Chaos! More: How-To: Princess Hat @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Light Up Fairy Wings @Craftzine.com blog Adorable Girl’s Owl Costume @Craftzine.com blog
How-To: “Maxi” Bending Brake
We saw the mini version last Wednesday. Now meet its big brother!
MAKE Confetti Party with Kinect/Box2D Mashup
For the upcoming Vancouver Mini Maker Faire fundraiser party tonight, Vincent van Haaff made a fun confetti party with openFrameworks.
Lego Robots Used to Build Artificial Bone
Cambridge scientists talk about using Lego Mindstorms NXT robots to create artificial bone. Why spring for budget-busting professional gear when you can make a perfectly usable robot in minutes using a $280 set? [via The NXT Step.]