Observing the microscopic world using a cheap webcam
The fine folks over at Tweak Labs converted a cheap webcam into a microscope by inverting it’s lens, then used it to create this excellent video of some microscopic creatures doing their thing.
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!
Petri dish culture soaps
We covered these clever Petri dish soaps from Cleaner Science back in March. Now, we’re very pleased to have her on board as a Makers Market seller. Her soaps are available in many colors and varieties, including some with glow-in-the-dark “colonies,” and none of them will set you back more than $10.
How-To: Solar Bike Stereo
Bring the tunes as you ride with this simple solar-powered bike stereo, built into a milk crate by Matt Bosher in Tempe, AZ.
iPad: Will it shred?
By now we all know that the iPad does indeed blend. But does it shred? Built to Shred host Jeff King and pro Chad Knight put the iPad through it’s paces. Does the iPad shred? You’ll just have to watch the video to find out.
How-To: Build a Peltier-cooled cloud chamber
Rich Olson has a posted about his Peltier cooler based cloud chamber. He’s tested Americium, Carnotite, and Autunite samples in it. Peltier Cooler Based Cloud Chamber More: HOW-TO: Make a cloud chamber Inward-pointing scanner, cloud chamber from FMCG
DIY nanotechnology: Make magnetite nanocrystals!
The folks over at OSnano are working to make nanotechnology to the home laboratory. Their first project is a guide to fabricating your own Magnetite Nanocrystals: Why? Magnetite Nanocrystals are good for removing arsenic from water. Based on recent advances in nanotechnology, it’s now possible to make regular magnetite nanocrystals as small as 20-100nm, and […]
Bob’s 3D birdhouse webcam
MAKE subscriber Bob Alexander sent us info about his bird house with a 3D webcam inside: At the this URL, I describe how my bird house with an adjustable 3D web camera works. On the main site, http://bobsbirdblog.com, I post 3D videos (and 2D for those without glasses) of what’s happening inside the bird house. […]
