DIY Projects

OpenStreetMap: The Maker’s Map

OpenStreetMap: The Maker’s Map

Steve Coast, founder of OpenStreetMap, is going to doing some authoring for us on this unique, editable world map project. Steve started OSM in 2004 and has been deeply involved in it ever since. He lives in Denver with his wife, where he also enjoys hang gliding and collecting hammers. – Gareth Branwyn OpenStreetMappers in […]

DIY running toilet alarm

DIY running toilet alarm

Gadget Freak Case File #172: Sensor Signals Water Wasters @ Design News via . Nick Knoll’s running-toilet alarm uses a magnetic switch and a floating magnet in the toilet tank to signal when the tank has filled. A metal bracket holds in place a plastic tube that serves as a guide for a foam float […]