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!
FrankG writes – “Here’s part #2 of the Light Electric Vehicle project… The Mobility scooter has some attitude after the cutting, welding, and some basic testing…” – Link. Previous: Mobilty scooter to light electric vehicle – Link.
Nothing compares – *the* chopper gallery – [via]- Link.
This “Motorcyclette” from Modern Mechanix 1932 reminds me of a mini version of the 225-horsepower gasoline-powered monowheel – I’ll see if I can dig up any plans for this – Link.
Boardpusher.com lets you design your own skate deck, here’s a MAKE version (feel free to use it!) – [via] – Link.
Rob wanted to see if he could make a candle of our lard, and well, he did – Link.
The US Naval Observatory has a ton of hi-res scans and photos of artwork, globes, clocks, telescopes, and other historical objects, the astrological drawings are incredible [via] – Link.
Somewhat like the roach controlled robot from MAKE 02, this fish controlled vehicle navigates around as the fish pilot swims to different locations in the bowl – [via] – Link.
