DIY Panniers
I really like the look of these- “Tired of high prices for panniers? These do the trick at around $100 a pair. These are Merimite Food Containers courtesy of good old Uncle Sam“. Link.
Homemade 3D Scanner
Maybe we can get the 3D printer guy to hang out with the 3D scanner fellow and we’ll be another step closer to replicators. Here’s a 3D laser scanner using a Quickcam Pro 4000 camera, s100 SMS controller card and LSG 35 geared motor. Link.
DIY Margarita Maker Followup
Here’s a follow up to our DIY Margarita Maker– this site has all the parts, construction tips and recipes you’ll need to make a maragartia maker out of a 5 gallon water cooler and a garbage disposal. Link.
iPod Linux Installer
We use a 3G iPod to do 44kHz recordings for MAKE:Audio when we’re out and about…and if you’re interested, the updated installer is out with the new iPodLinux Kernel and podzilla as of April 4th, 2005. Fixes some playback issues, adds some new games, AAC support and better all around build. Link.
3D Printer made from a Glue Gun and Meccanno
No plans or how-to yet, but check out this homemade 3D printer “I’ve constructed a prototype turntable from Meccano that automatically lowers itself up to 60mm, currently at 0.75mm per revolution though this can be changed. This is intended for use in experiments in continuously extruding recycled HDPE…Recent fabrications include a 18mm high 19mm diameter cylinder with 0.85mm walls, and a 13mm high 43mm diameter cylinder with 1.75mm walls. Each layer is 0.25mm thick. It’s fascinating to watch in the same way as a potter is, at work on their wheel“. [Via Worldchanging] Link.
Radio-Controlled Lawn Mowers
All lawn mowers have one basic flaw. Get rid of it and it’s much lighter, goes faster, goes under low branches and between bushes, turns on a dime, saves gas, mows in the rain and lets you have fun to as well. That flaw is the rider. So we made radio-control mowers. Here’s a good resource for making your own remote controlled lawnmowers. Link. Thanks Ken!
The Junkyard Turbojet Engine
Here’s a site that shows how Mike made a working jet engine built from junkyard parts. The engine presented here is based on a used automotive turbo charger, lots of off the shelf parts, and only a few custom made components. Anyone with a little knowledge of engines, access to a reasonably well stocked workshop, some free time, and some excess cash should be able to make an engine…Link.
