HOW TO – Take photos of the Space Shuttle and Space Station
Michael writes – “Here’s how to photograph the Space Shuttle Discovery and ISS with a digital camera on a tripod.” – 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!
DIY Polarimeter
Mark shows how to make a DIY polarimeter for observing and photographing stress patterns in transparent plastic – Link. Related: Automated Photoelasticity – Link.
Teens make one-person sub from pig trough
A 14 year old made a peddle powered sub from a pig trough and other farm gear to explore Lake Constance – [via] – Link (German) & article. Related: Other DIY submarines – Link.
Button Bracelets
Creative Kismet has made some great jewelry from buttons. With her button bracelet tutorial you can make some great summer jewelry with your leftover button stash. Leave a comment on her site and you may win this shell button bracelet in her drawing on Friday. [ via ] Link.
DIY rail based linear dolly
Momopole writes “Here’s a DIY rail based linear dolly for still and video cameras which mounts on tripod stands. The required parts are under $100 and consist of angle iron and laundry pulleys. “ – Link (Click the camera dolly PDF).
Blinky belt buckle
Tumbleweed writes – “I scored a great belt the other day & upon further inspection I noticed that there was quite a bit of space behind the cast belt buckle for a project…” – Link.
Aerial video cam
Here’s another great use for a hacked CVS cam, Ursine writes – “Here’s a 3.4 I picked today. I sliced off the battery compartment and installed a servo plug so the camera can be powered by my plane/helicopters receiver. Works great. “ [via] – Link. Related: CVS cam resources – Link.
