The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
From deviantArtist “*kickass-peanut” comes this a-dorable Plushie 360. She should really think about selling these on Etsy. I would LOVE to have one on the shelf of my entertainment center (making this the first 360 I’ve ever wanted to buy). Xbox 360 Plushie [via] – Link
AFP has a story about a 24-year-old Nigerian physics undergrad who builds backyard helicopters out of car and bike parts (and a crashed commercial plane). The chopper… is made from scrap aluminium that Abdullahi bought with the money he makes from computer and mobile phone repairs, and a donation from his father, who teaches at […]
John Sosoka, CTO of Ugobe, was at Maker Faire Austin showing off Pleo, the company’s robotic dino pet, and answering questions about the bot, especially its hackability. The video interview is rather awash in the ambient noise of a very busy Maker Store, so the transcript on RobotsRule is your best bet. [Photo by Scott […]
This modification shows you how to add videogame style “attack” buttons to a VCI-100 DJ Controller. This might make DJing more appealing for people trying to mix “Massive Attack” with “Pac-Man Fever”. Video tutorial on adding arcade buttons to a VCI-100 Link – [via]
Avi Abrams has just finished up a fun three-part piece on Dark Roasted Blend showcasing some of the strangest, coolest, and most whack-a-delic cars, bicycles, and other vehicles that look like they just tooled in from some alternate dimension. World’s Strangest Vehicles, Part 3 – Link
Now THAT’s what I’d call a heroic case mod! The ultimate Guitar Hero case mod – [via] Link
Check out MAKE Flickr photo pool member Chauss513’s lawmower bike! Link & see more of the collection!
