Austin Event: Sustainable Living Roadshow
A nice green flyer that pretty much says it all about this environmentally-friendly event: More info here; I hope to see you there!
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!
Austin Event: Hot Science Cool Talks
Interesting topic and free pizza: Indoor air can be much more toxic than the air we experience outdoors, but isn’t regulated by any agency. Where do these toxins come from? How well do air filters or ozone generators clean indoor air? Students, teachers, families, and the general public are invited to attend an evening of […]
Amazing mini V12 car engine
Whoa. A miniature V12 engine for BIG R/C vehicles. The home-made motor is a valve-operated 12 cylinder 4 stroke engine with two low operated camshafts with oil lubrication and air cooling. The builder is hoping to eventually offer the engine as a kit. V12 RC-Engine [Via Hacked Gadgets]
Solar roll ups
Interesting company that makes solar tubes– FREMONT, California — Solar cells have been converting sunlight into electricity for years, but scientists have been much less successful at turning that technology into money. Now, in a staid Bay Area office park, a converted hard-drive factory with a shiny new façade has begun churning out unconventional solar […]
DIY Air suspension system
Nice DIY Air suspension system… Gadget Freak James Kinney was looking for a way to take the pressure off the back end of a tow truck when it’s carrying a heavy load. If you can equalize the pressure of the truck bed so all the weight is not on the back end, there will be […]
DIY Halloween : Greenwash your Haunted House
Hmmm I wonder if compressed air is a greener way for you to run your Haunted House than electric? And if your burning coal to run your Haunted House then…well your insane. Anyway check out this basic primer on how to convert your Haunted Garage or Haunted Attraction from electric to compressed air. Also please […]
Anti-slip stickers
Nice skakeboard grip tape pattern made with subhead anti-slip stickers via BB. Usually used for slippery areas, designer Jesse Milden has a lot of nice patterns for keeping humans upright.