Mobilty scooter to light electric vehicle mod
FrankG sent in this rebuild & mod of a trashed mobility scooter that he’s turning into a light electric vehicle – Link.
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Walking the dog – with a poochmobile
Dog powered vehicle – Popular Science 1939 – Link.
Construction of two Portugese style dinghies (small boats)
Tim writes – “After I saw the post – just had to try one. But not just the one sheet of plywood, no, no. Two boats with three sheets of plywood. It’s been a project long in the making and I finally had time this weekend to put together my first Instructable. This project covers […]
Strange vehicle encyclopedia
Diseno art has a great collection of neat ways to get around, or up, or over… [via] – Link.
Bicycle universal mounting bracket
Fireballxl5 writes – “For father’s day I got a Magellan eXplorist 200 GPS, and I wanted to be able to use it on my bike. But in checking out Magellan’s website they wanted $39.99 for a mounting bracket plus $6.00 S&H. Well, I knew I could make one for less then that (actually ~$20.00)…” – […]
AtomicZombie – Extreme machines and plans
KoolKat writes – “Do-it-yourself custom bicycle, robotics, eletronics and science projects. Instantly download plans, books – Atomic Zombie’s Bicycle Builder’s Bonanza; 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius; Build Your Own All-Terrain Robot.” Thanks – Link. Makers – anyone out there try these? Or want to cook up a review for MAKE?
The Dinner bike
Finally, a pedal powered dining experience for the food connoisseur – Link.
