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!
FrankG writes in – True “Make Material”!!! in this section on the Dirt-E Bike, a $35 Chinese motor controller is hacked to either 60V or 72V at 25A, 40A or 100Amps. Schematics, PCB Layout and assembly instructions (open source). Kawasaki KE-175 Dirt-E Conversion to Electric – Part 2 (YK42-x tender) – Link & part one.
I seem to have missed this in Japan, the video is excellent! Pink Tentacle writes – For decades in Japan, dekochari (deko means “decoration†and chari means “bicycleâ€) have been the ride of choice for hardcore dekotora fans that are too young to drive. Modeled after Japan’s celebrated art trucks, dekochari typically feature large front […]
Here’s a fun plant kit, a ticklish plant! The TickleMe Plant has also been called the “Shy Plant”, “Humble Plant”, “Sleeping Grass”, “Touch-Me-Not”, “Sensitive Plant” and “Modest Princess.” Mimosa pudica is its scientific name, seed packs start at $4.95 … – Link.
Athousandleaves posted up a link to a DIY particle accelerator – A HOME-MADE ACCELERATOR Can Altineller Kadikoy Anadolu Lisesi, Dr. Esat Isık Cad., Moda, Istanbul, Turkiye The topic discussed within this paper is a construction of an accelerator with amateur gadgets. The aim was the understanding of the research capabilities of such device. Nearly all […]
Quick and easy $5 motorcycle camera mount – Link. Related: Bicycam – A simple camera mount for bikes – Link. HOW TO – Make a cheap $5 camera handlebar mount – Link. HOW TO – Build a bicycle camera mount – Link.
Dox sent in this article from Wired Science about this “lab on a chip” – A young professor has used her favorite childhood toy, a laser printer, and a toaster oven to make microfluidic devices – tiny computer chips with plumbing that are usually fabricated in multimillion dollar labs. When she began working at the […]
C’mon, you can’t say it’s never crossed your mind: “Would bullet-proof glass hold up to a Soviet-built RPG-7?” The Internet: Always here to answer the vexing questions that keep you awake at night. Rocket Launcher vs. Glass – Link Casey in Comments wrote: Glass? Please. The RPG’s hollow charge can penetrate FEET of steel. I […]
