Pushpin Mario mural
17K pushpins in this Mario mosaic, on view now in the Student Computing Center at the University of the Fraser Valley. [via CRAFT]
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Massive Stargate props auction
The news of this impending giant auction of original props and costumes from Stargate: SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis both thrills and saddens my inner fanboy: Thrills, because the prospect of owning, say, the original “travel” stargate, the “Thor” puppet, Daniel Jackson’s glasses, Teal’c’s forehead tattoo, Ronon Dex’s blaster, a mature larval Goa’uld, Apophis’s “serpent” helmet, a Zero Point Module, the original MALP robot probe, a bucket of Replicator blocks, an Iratus bug, a Jaffa staff weapon, a Zat’nikatel, a ring transporter platform, and/or the original SGC conference room briefing table is pretty awesome (even though all will likely sell for well more than I could afford); and saddens, because it means beyond any doubt that there will be no more SG-1 or SG-Atlantis. And, so far, I have to say, I’m not enjoying the more humorless, post-Battlestar Galactica approach of Stargate Universe quite as much.
The Zambulance
Sometimes you don’t have the option of calling for an ambulance. That’s when something like the Zambulance comes in. Made by Zambian bicycle manufacturer Zambikes, this modified bike trailer is outfitted with a mattress and a tent-like curtain to offer shelter from the heat and rain. What used to be a 2-3 hour ox cart ride can now be accomplished in as little as 30 minutes.
Repair on the playa
Our friend Kyle Wiens of iFixit made it out to the annual Burning Man arts festival this year, with the goal of checking out repair efforts on the playa. The harsh environment of Black Rock Desert becomes home to purportedly the most populated temporary city in the world for one week of every year. Repair […]
PS3 Move controller teardown
Ever since it debuted I’ve wondered what made the PS3 Move controller tick. The folks over at iFixit have satisfied my curiosity with their latest teardown.
Laser-cut model rocket stands
Sascha Grant, of I Build Rockets (Melbourne, Australia), uploaded these laser-cut rocketry stands to Thingiverse. They’re for displaying his model rocketry collection. They were cut from 3mm acrylic. He did some in clear too, which makes more sense to me. 13 & 18mm Rocket Stand
Bicycle-driven steampunk racer
This awesome trike was built by Kerry of the Netherlands, and it was featured in a charity bike ride. I’ve made a bicycle for the “12 inch race”, which is a ride for charity with 500 participants riding on 12inch bicycles. Our bike was based on a big front wheel, and powered by 2 people […]