LED lighting install on a Scion tC
Phil writes – “Here’s a multi-step pictorial how-to on installing lights under your car for those “fast and furious” nights.” – Link.
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!
HOW TO – Make Teardrops – “weekenders trailers”
Chris writes “This site has construction information on building “weekenders” or teardrop trailers. It’s got complete plans and tons of pictures. There’s a community forum and everything for building these trailers.” – Link.
HOW TO – Convert a tractor to electric
Pekar writes “Step by step instructions for converting you old gasoline Allis Chalmer’s “G” cultivating tractor into a smooth running, non-polluting, energy efficient, whirring and humming electric miracle worker that will seed and weed your fields for pennies a week -AND with even more power than the original gasoline version!” – Link.
HOW TO – Grow your own snowflakes
Here’s a how to from Ken @ Caltech on making snowflakes in a coke bottle using dry ice and styrofoam cups… – Link.
Chopper bike from 1967
Swapatorium has an awesome chopper bike from 1967, the frame was flipped upside-down and the seat was extended – Link. More: Bicycle project, hacks and mods – Link.
Bikely – Discover and share bicycle routes
We’ve had a good run of bicycle how-tos, mods, hacks and projects lately on MAKE – so here’s a new tool that you can use to plot and share your bike routes, you can even download the .GPX (GPS Exchange Format) files – [via] – Link.
HOW TO – Install 7″ LCD screens in visors
If you’re looking to pimp your ride with sub-$200 LCD screens, here’s a how – the LCD screens they use come with pre-installed with Tetris and a calendar too – [via] – Link. More: More how-to guides @ Boompa – Link. Mod Your Rod – James Bond depended on Q to trick out his cars. […]
