Happy Blastoff
Smoke, sound, and fury at the Large Dangerous Rocket Ship launchpad.
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 – improving fuel efficiency
Robert Kwiatkowski designs and deploys data logging systems for Condition Based Maintenance on aircraft carriers. To improve the fuel efficiency of his thirsty truck, he’s doing data logging via the OBDII port using this simple interface, a laptop computer and Windmill, a data acquisition application… Link.
HOW TO – Install a remote control/tracking system (MFC) in your ride
Sam shows you how to install a remote control/tracking system (MFC) in your ride, he writes – …the Subaru WRX we showed at the Maker Faire features a remote tracking and control system. With this system you can: Log in from anywhere in the world and see where the car is See engine status, RPMs, […]
Silvina Romero’s Recycled Textile Jewelry
Emily on Inhabitat has a beautiful article about the recycled textile jewelry of Silvina Romero of Buenos Aires. From the article: Silvina started working with discarded textiles about four years ago during the height of the Argentinian economic crisis, gathering scrap fabric, thread, nylon, and more in a neighborhood called Once, where many of fabric […]
Recycle Junk Mail into Art
I never knew junk mail could look so good. Check out Patricia of A Little Hut’s tutorial on how to make your own junk mail art, as well as cards and bookmarks. Looks fantastic! [ via ] Link.
DIY Laundry Soap
Sew Green has a tutorial on how you can make your own laundry soap — very eco friendly! Link.
Recycled Playstation 2 Chair
What do you do with your old Playstation 2’s? Turn them into these stylish plastic chairs! That’s what British design firm Sprout Design did with the Reee Chair (available for sale on the British shop pli this fall). These chairs are made of 100% recycled plastic Playstation console casings. Who knew gaming could turn into […]