HOW TO – Build an Airbus A380 in about 7 minutes
Iteki writes – “How to make an Airbus in seven minutes. A little outside the scope of most of our home projects, but a great production how-to none the less.” – 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!
CalCars.org to modify Toyota Prius to “plug-in” hybrid at Maker Faire
Our pals as CalCars.org are going to hack up Prius at the Maker Faire! – “Over two days, CalCars engineers, along with a cadre of volunteers, will build and install a battery pack and make hardware and software adjustments to the stock Toyota Prius. The finished “PRIUS+” will drive back to Seattle, Washington after the […]
HOW TO – Grow your own oil
Wired has a good overview of bio-fuels – “Researchers hoping to ease America’s oil addiction are turning sawdust and wood chips into bio-oil, a thick black liquid that could become a green substitute for many petroleum products. Bio-oil can be made from almost any organic material, including agricultural and forest waste like corn stalks and […]
Blue LED car radio mod
Kilogauss writes – “Project to change the backlighting on a car radio to use blue LEDs. I originally wrote and posted this on my blog and can be found here. The radio is the Delco AM/FM/CD model that appeared in many GM models anywhere from 1996 – 2002. The buttons and labels on the faceplate […]
Make a $30 bicycle cargo trailer–200 lb capacity
Aaron writes – “This bicycle trailer is made from 1/2″ EMT conduit that is bent and brazed into a frame. It uses scavenged bicycle wheels, has a plywood cargo bed, and can be modified for any use easily. The frame alone weighs 15lbs, and with a hitch, plywood, and wheels it weighs 25lbs or so. […]
How many computers can you carry?
Turns out you can fit a lot of computers (and other things) on the back of a truck – here’s a gallery of the “overloaded” – [via] Link.
HOW TO – Mounting a camera to your bike
Wolfprime writes – “I got this idea after seeing the bottle cap tripod. I have a small digital camera that also takes video. I figured if I mounted it on my bike I could record some of my trips. So I thought I’d share how I did it for less than $5.” Thanks Jake! – […]
