On today’s BBtv, Xeni talks with Marc Owens about his Avatar Machine, a camera rig that turns you into a gaming avatar in the real world. Howstuffworks details how the Avatar Machine is built, which as Owen says in the interview, is basically a camera tripod mounted on your back. Avatar Machine – Marc Owens’ […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr member Pocket-sized breadboarded a solar/magnetic pendulum as seen in the BEAM book – JunkBots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels The self-sufficiency of solar power can really up the fun-factor in these builds – Magnetic Pendulum on Flickr This site explains the project a bit more, and highlighting it’s […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Dr.photon is exploring the world DIY video panoramics – […] a parabolic mirror would be ideal. However, I had a christmas ornament on hand and the software function I was using to unwrap the image was based on a sphere (polar distortion). as it turned out my camera is […]
Photophool has a great CCRRFD-RNX Magnum DIY macro lighting solution using a cup… Thanks Steve! After quite a bit of real world usage, I’ve concluded that most users of the Raynox DCR-250 aux close-up lens will be well served by this simplified version of my styrofoam cup ringflash emulator. The stronger 32 ounce cup makes […]
Kipkay has some decent video tips in his Video Tips & Tricks Volume 2. Kipkay’s Video Tips & Tricks 2 Related: Kipkay’s Video Tips & Tricks
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Member Jiskar built this sweet night vision scope – Finished nightvision device. XX1080 image intensifier tube @ 10kV, powered by two 9V battery blocks, ccfl inverter and voltage multiplier. All mounted in plumbing pipe. Adapter for pentax lenses. IR flashlight mounted on top for small distance illumination. Head over […]
Wonderful collection of illustrations from science books of the mid-20th century. Vintage Science Flickr Pool [via]
