DIY Laundry Detergent
For a substance that’s supposed to get your clothes clean, laundry detergent does a dirty job on the environment and your own health. So why not make your own?
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
DIY Satellite Will Blink Morse Code for All the World to See
Professor Takushi Tanaka and his team at the Fukuoka Institute of Technology built a 10 centimeter cube-shaped micro-satellite called the FITSAT-1. It was deployed from the International Space Station on October 5, 2012 and is currently whizzing over our heads at an elevation of 242 miles.
Math Monday: Linkages – The World “B.X.”
Math Monday continues its multi-week adventure into the wonderful world of linkages, this time looking at pantograph machines, built from linkages.
October is Casting Month!
Continuing our monthly materials themes for 2012, in October we’re featuring materials used in molding and casting.
Maker Faire New York: Drivable Hammock
Steve, Allen, and Justin of North Street Labs have finally figured out how to see Maker Faire, or any other large outdoor event, in style…
360-degree iPhone Panoramic Camera Travels Across America on a Scooter
Panoramic videographer and iPhone hacker Gabriel Paez is currently half-way across the country on his coast-to-coast trip from Seaside, OR to Portland, ME. As of this writing he’s in Dubuque, IA with his 2005 Vespa PX150 named Pucho.
How-To: Spray Paint a Vintage Bike
I must admit I’ve always been a little intimidated by the thought of repainting a bike, but this DIY bike makeover makes it look easy!
