The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Ben Heck has made the old and retro, new and portable once again with a modded Atari Jaguar, he writes – ” Your first thought about this project is probably “Why?” Mine too. But a very good customer of mine requested this so I couldn’t say no. (Heck, throw enough money at me and I’ll […]
Jeez, these Schwinn electric bikes are pretty cool looking, I’m not sure I’d get one, but ebikes are getting pretty fancy… – Pictured here, the 2007 Speedster, here are some of the specs… Moto-inspired aluminum Cruiser frame Integrated tank carries Schwinn Protanium battery Three-speed drivetrain enhances riding experience. Triple clamp suspension fork for a smooth […]
MAKE Instructable group member KoolKat from AtomicZombie has another super-cool chopper project – “Another easy and affordable project! Transform a standard bike into something cool and unique in just a day or two – seriously! This is a great garage or backyard project that doesn’t require special tools or skills, although basic welding is required. […]
Need more hauling capacity on your bicycle? Primitive Engineering shows you how to make your own “sport utility bike” – “I first started this by bending bits of metal hangars to see what kind of tube bends I’ll need. Then I asked myself – how can I make this easier. Lucky for me, my other […]
Michael writes – “Hey guys, I’m a MAKE subscriber and big fan of the zine. I just exhibited my new project “Beat-Bike” at Daley Plaza in Chicago as part of Chicago Artists Month. The Beat-Bike is a bicycle-activated drum machine. Magntes and magnetic switches mounted on the bike activate a series of electronic drum sounds, […]
Stargate rocks(ed) well, the seasons with Lt. O’Neil/Gould… and so do LEGOs, so this is just perfect… Kelly writes – “This rotating Stargate is 19 inches tall with light-up chevrons. An RCX drives a treadmill, which spins the inner ring randomly for x seconds, then reverses direction, seven times. Won best medium space award and […]
Here’s yet another way to play pong, using two flashlights and light sensors to control the paddles – neat… [via] – Link. Related PONG: More Pong projects @ MAKE (there are a lot) – Link. Homemade PONG watch! – Link. Pong hat – Link. Mindstorm Pong – Link. Electro-Mechanical Pong – Link. Plasma Pong – […]
