Toys, Tricks, and Teasers — Gardner’s Mathemagic
Martin Gardner generously agreed to share with MAKE readers a few magic tricks based on mathematical principles that can be described briefly and performed with no sleight-of-hand skills.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Darkside Rocketeer: Jack Parsons, the Space Pioneer History Likes to Forget
Jack Parsons, the space pioneer history likes to forget.
Making Magic
Illusion designer John Gaughan is the man behind the curtain.
Revell Make ‘n Take day
Revell announced there own version of a meet-up called the Make ‘n Take. This time you, and your kids, can build a Camaro concept car kit. Here is the official announcement from Revell: Revell will hold the first national Make ‘n Take Day on March 8, 2008, a promotion that will allow young or first […]
Mr. Jalopy’s Variety Store
MAKE pal, muse, and contributing editor Mr. Jalopy has an awesome-looking variety store in LA called Coco’s. The store has a blog. Coco’s Variety sells flyswatters, glass 5 gallon water bottles, headache remedies, oil cloth by the yard, used bicycles, California souvenir tablecloths, Kit Kat Klocks, gum ball machines, Mexican Cokes in glass bottles, squirt […]
Control an RC car with a Wiimote
Here’s a cool hack that demonstrates how to use the accelerometer inside a Wiimote to control an RC car. Watch the video for details… Wii HACK – Wiimote RC-Car Control – [via], Link
DIY Helicopter kit
I doubt the MAKE Store will be carry this any time soon, but we can always dream. This is the ultimate kit to make and show off to all your friends. You can pick one up for under $30,000 which is cheap compared to other helicopters. Imagine showing up for the next meet-up in this […]
