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Cordless screwdriver races (winners)

Cordless screwdriver races (winners)

One of our readers sent in the results from the Cordless screwdriver races held at the Hildesheim airport – They write – “11 teams from universities in Germany and Switzerland competed in a race with cordless screwdriver powered vehicles. More pics and videos to follow soon (hopefully)…” – Link & translated page. If anyone knows […]

The super fun Beat-Bike

The super fun Beat-Bike

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: LEGO

Stargate: LEGO

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 […]

Crushed Can Art

Sure you can recycle your empty soda cans, but why not turn them into art? This blog showcases the crushed can art of Charles Kaufman who brings new life with his fun illustration style to these empty cans. Thanks to Dot Reynolds for sending this in! Link.

Bert and Ernie pumpkins

Bert and Ernie pumpkins

Bert and Ernie pumpkins, from the MAKE & CRAFT contest… An easy way to decorate pumpkins, using only black and red markers, and white-out (liquid paper)… – Link. MAKE & CRAFT Halloween contests! Hack-o-Lantern contest: Decorate a pumpkin in any way you see fit, or unfit. It’s that easy. Then upload your photos to the […]

Homemade Bender costume

Homemade Bender costume

Check out Chris Miller’s MAKE & CRAFT Halloween entry, Bender the robot! [via] – Link. Related: Makers and Crafters, it’s time to enter our ghoulishly fun Halloween contests! Anyone, anywhere can enter, and depending on what type of maker or crafter you are, you can enter all or just some of the contests – Link.