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I like so many details in this beautiful clock model by Lego builder Matt “monsterbrick” Armstrong. First, he used a very clever series of hinges to form the rounded face of the clock. Second, the camels/llamas/whatever on the sides make great golden decorations! Finally, the frosted transparent panels at the base add an elegant touch. […]
It’s not a blow-by-blow tutorial, but these two posts from professional modeler Michael Fichtenmayer give a great general overview of his process for building these cool “DF.9 Anti Infantry Batteries” from the “Star Wars” universe from styrene stock and Bondo.
Serious rocket enthusiast Steve Jurvetson built these units for his rockets. They feature G-Wiz HCX flight computers and the one on the right has a Flip camera for some aerial video.
A friend gave Tyler Neylon a small Lego set for Christmas last year. The set came with instructions for three different models. Tyler didn’t think this was adequate given the versatility and expressiveness of LEGO, so he took it upon himself to create 50 original designs using just the 50 pieces that came with the set and posted photos of them online.
Over the past few months, my friend Bertrand and I have been working on a game console, the PIX-6T4, which is powered by a Netduino Mini. The console is designed as platform for learning digital electronics and C#: weโre in the process of writing a book covering all aspects of building the console, how its […]
Using your mind to shift gears…
The makers at i3Detroit prepare for the Power Racing Series at Maker Faire Detroit 2011. They hope to defend their title and take the trophy back home. More info: http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/3343
