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!
Nilson writes – “I have a Pioneer DEH1850 car radio system.. it’s Pioneer’s cheapest new model.. no mp3, no blue lcd, no … But, I have an iPAQ rx3715 which I use as, mostly, an mp3 player (though I get some matlab stuff done in it too). So, I figured: why not jack an extra […]
Alameda, CA based “Rideable Bicycle Replicas” has an amazing selection of antique replica bicycles, pedicabs, hand-cranked trikes, boneshakers, tricycles, recumbents, surreys, tandems and more. They also sell 1880’s antique bicycle catalog reprints that I cannot help but order… The Old English Roadster is only $189.00, but it’s out stock – darn it [via] – Link. […]
Brass Goggles has a round up (to add to our round up) of more steam powered bicycles including “pete’s steam bike” wow! … – Link. Previous: Steam bicycles – Link. Steam powered motorcycle (photos) – Link. Steam archives on MAKE – Link.
Here’s a simple motor you can make, if you happen to have a large quantity of mercury laying around, which you probably don’t have, so check out how it works from our pals at Popular Science – “Mercury used to be lots of fun–before we knew that it could kill you. In this simple electric […]
Check out this mystery mesh VW [via] – Link. Related: Make made transportation – Link. Mod Your Rod: A collection of car hacks and mods – Link.
C Connors writes – “Nick Viera converted his old Jeep to ev during his junior year in high school. According to Nick, he got 17-20 miles per gallon before converting to electric. 13 cents a mile for gas powered, 4 cents a mile for electric powered. No more emissions, no outrageous complexity, no noise in […]
Our pal Chuck from ToolMonger shows you how to add rear exit handles to your truck – “Manufacturers used to give you exit handles above the back doors as well as the front, but in newer trucks they haven’t bothered. So, with a little cutting, filing, and fitting, we added a set. We also took […]
