How to Make a Capacitor From Scrap Aluminum
Jezan needed a variable capacitor for a project. Not having one, he created one out of scrap aluminum.
Month: July 2013
MAKE Asks: Superhero Makers
MAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.
Antique Raspberry Pi Internet Radio
It seems to be a popular thing to do, turning your Raspberry Pi into a streaming audio player for internet radio stations. However, I’m especially impressed with Florian Amrhein’s Digital Vintage Radio. The Oxford-based maker used the antique dials to control the volume and tune in stations, but the best part is how he used […]
How-To: DIY Metallic Faceted Wood Doorknob
Meg Kemner over at Design Milk put together a nifty tutorial for making your own Metallic Faceted Wood Doorknob with minimal woodworking experience required.
Space Hacker Workshop In Dallas
A group of space makers and hackers assembled this past weekend in Dallas for the Space Hacker Workshop at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Doing space on the cheap was the general theme of the event with talks from leaders in the commercial and citizen space industries.
Mini Book Embroidery Pattern
Stitch up a cute little addition to your handmade library with this mini book embroidery pattern!
How-To: Rainbow Crocheted Nesting Baskets
In the market for pretty storage solutions? Check out this rainbow crocheted nesting baskets tutorial!