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.
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!
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.
Thumb Drive, no really
Munkeyworks writes – “Wikipedia has a whole slew of names listed for a portable USB drive. My favorite has always been “thumb drive”. Who doesn’t like literal translation? I decided to try my hand at thumb shaped usb drive (aw crap, things are getting punny).” Thanks Paul! – Link.
Milk crate bicycle saddlebags
Tim shows how to make milk crate bicycle saddlebags writes – “Not much to it. Just put a loop of rope through the top of the crates and set it over your mountain bike’s cargo rack. I drilled holes through the edge of my crates to get it to ride a bit lower, but that’s […]