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Here’s an automated LEGO factory… that makes ducks… [via] – Link. Related: LEGO Crossbow – Link. Stargate: LEGO – Link. LEGO Technic Difference Engine – Link. 3D LEGO CNC router / milling machine – Link. Air conditioner make out of LEGOs – Link. LEGO PC – Link. LEGO projects @ MAKE – Link. From the […]
Xddorox writes – “Chopper bike built from a mountain bike and racer forks. Very comfortable and fast. Makes up for its bad looks. V-Brake makes for easy stopping too.” – Link. Related choppin’: Granny’s Nightmare – HOW TO – Make a bicycle chopper – Link. HOW TO – Mountain Lion chopper bicycle – Link. Old […]
Apartment Therapy has a beautiful post on how to make your own rice paper shades. Perfect for letting the light in and keeping your privacy at the same time. I love all the tips in this tutorial including paper resources. Link.
modrak has a video of some homebrew DS app that emulates the iPod interface on your DS… “Showing off the new Pods homebrew app… the first song is mp3 320kbit/s, the other one is ogg at 192kbit/s” [via] – Link. Related: The iPod phone – Pocket PC to iPod – Link. State of the DS […]
I’m in NYC at the moment, so here’s one for the NY makers looking to recycle their electronics (assuming a suitable, or unsuitable project isn’t possible)… [via] – Link. Related: State Electronics Recycling Programs and Policies – Link.
Gabe sent in writes – “Big Apple Hobbies in Queens, NY is announcing their “Flying Aces” Workshop. Up to 8 students (ages from 8 to 88) will learn to build balsa-wood flying model planes. The models range from simple gliders and lightweight rubberband-powered models (yes, the Make ornithopther is on the list) to advanced gas […]
Nbolt writes – “Sela the dog gets a treat by someone IMing her the word “treat.” The IM program parses the word “treat” and plays a sound that triggers the mic sensor on the Lego MindStorms NXT robot. Soon you’ll be able to see if the dog is around at boltron.com/sela. I have also setup […]
