The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
This is a blast from the past, an old school “Classic Castle” fortress. It looks like someone made this in 1975, but it still rocks! I love how the creator has as story to tell about each room. Follow the link above and click on “Start the Tour” to learn more about Hoernersburg.
I knew this was going to happen? Steampunk Mr. Potato Head
Life-long maker Matt Gryczan conceived of and documented the how-to for the Gyrocar in the current issue of MAKE, Volume 23, and I had the privilege of meeting him and his family at Maker Faire Detroit in July. Matt worked the MAKE booth with us all weekend, and his enthusiasm for sharing knowledge never waned […]
What maker doesn’t love zip ties?! They’re useful for cable management MacGyvering things, and holding your robots together. We’ve posted these leafy ties by Lufdesign before, but now they’re for sale and not just a concept. [via inspire me now]
Feltresss and video maker Hine Mizushima made this charming Japanese Monster Kit and accompanying video. Love it! [via Make: Japan]
This audio sequencer from Damien Kee can be made with a standard LEGO NXT 2.0 kit and includes software and PDF instructions.
Delightfully clever marketing gimmick from designer Matt Braun, who’s made a beer label printed with a scale showing the relationship between the level of liquid in the bottle and the note that it makes when you blow across the top. Apparently Matt actually brewed a small batch of “Tuned Pale Ale,” and, thanks to the massively positive response his clever label is getting, has plans to brew some more. You can sign up at his website to be notified when it’s available for purchase, or you could try tuning some bottles of your own. Once you’ve figured out the levels for the notes, why not etch the scale into the glass?
