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!
Here’s a good bike light holder/connector for messenger bags from Fungus Amungus in the MAKE Instructables group, he writes – “Securely attach a spare bike light to your messenger bag and give yourself some extra carrying room if you’re really hauling something huge. With snaps that fit with the snaps already on my backpack I […]
Jeez, these Schwinn electric bikes are pretty cool looking, I’m not sure I’d get one, but ebikes are getting pretty fancy… – Pictured here, the 2007 Speedster, here are some of the specs… Moto-inspired aluminum Cruiser frame Integrated tank carries Schwinn Protanium battery Three-speed drivetrain enhances riding experience. Triple clamp suspension fork for a smooth […]
Here you go, a “rubber band” powered car from How To Build It 1932 – “Using strips cut from old inner tubes as motive power, the Flivver-car described in this article by Mr. Cole can easily be built by any boy and will be an endless source of fun. Here is something which will gladden […]
Here are a couple places I’d consider stops on a Maker-vacation… The first is the Gujarat Province on the Gulf of Cambay, India – this is where cruise ships go after they outlive their usefulness… [via] – Link & Google map. Next up, The Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center – Link & Google Map. Got […]
MAKE Instructable group member KoolKat from AtomicZombie has another super-cool chopper project – “Another easy and affordable project! Transform a standard bike into something cool and unique in just a day or two – seriously! This is a great garage or backyard project that doesn’t require special tools or skills, although basic welding is required. […]
Wow, *this* is a welding project – turning a 197 Beetle into a trike, a 1303 model with independent rear suspension, build photos and more here… – Link. Related: Maker made transportation projects – Link.
Need more hauling capacity on your bicycle? Primitive Engineering shows you how to make your own “sport utility bike” – “I first started this by bending bits of metal hangars to see what kind of tube bends I’ll need. Then I asked myself – how can I make this easier. Lucky for me, my other […]
