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.
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!
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. […]
Human powered vehicle
Wow, this pedal and electric assisted human power vehicle seats 4 and looks like a lot of fun – [via] Link.
Fixed gear bicycle gallery
Mikemel writes – “Dig all the (for the most part) homebuilt bikes. A good portion of these bikes are made from parts pulled from dumpsters and junkyards. Any link with a hammer to it or labeled “own” is a bike that was built up from the tubing entirely by its rider. Should be inspiration for […]
HOW TO – Make a vinegar/baking soda grenade
It sounds menacing, but it’s not – here’s how to make a vinegar/baking soda grenade – Link. Related: Why does this work? “Ask a scientist” Acid/base neutralization: HC2H3O2 (acetic acid) + HCO3- (bicarbonate ion) —-> H H2CO3 (carbonic acid) + C2H3O2- (acetate ion) H2CO3 —–> H2O + CO2 The foaming is the liberation of CO2 […]
Coming soon… the personal blimp
Finally, a personal blimp – “The goal of this work is the creation an aircraft capable of silent, steerable, sustained, and affordable flight. No such craft exists today. Construction of the first human-carrying Personal Blimp is complete. Tethered flight testing began in Q2 of 2006. Free flight testing is expected to begin in August of […]