Experimenting with Turning an Ultrasonic Cleaner into an Ultrasonic Knife
Follow along as a curious maker tries to turn an ultrasonic cleaner into an ultrasonic cutting knife.
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!
Making Faux Leather from Kombucha!
A group of biohackers turn the bacterial byproduct of kombucha tea into a leather-like material.
4 Lessons We Learned Making a Propane Cannon
Who hasn’t seen Mythbusters and wanted to watch something blow up in slow motion? This husband and wife couldn’t resist the call and built a propane cannon.
How To Modify A Playstation Controller For Muscular Dystrophy
I’ve been doing these game controller modifications, to make gaming easier for people who have physical disabilities, for a few years now. Over that time, I’ve come up with a method that is quick, relatively easy, fully functional, but a bit ugly. The most common complaint I get is that people can’t “click” the thumbsticks. […]
Adventures in (Almost) Making Your Own Gecko Tape
Experimenting with making a tape inspired by the design of gecko feet.
Investigating the Bridge Between Engineering and Art with Sara Hendren
Sara Hendren’s work challenges our assumptions of what normal is—in engineering, design, bodies, and minds.
3D Printed C02-Powered Rockets
Building a C02-powered PVC launcher for firing off 3D printed rockets.
