Upcycled Game Controller Wallets
Nintendo controllers that are broken and about to call it quits get remade into functional wallets by Melissa Sidwell. Sadly, punching the Konami code will not dispense economic “power ups” from these wallets!
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From Food to Fuel, Keeping Vegetable Oil Out of Landfill
Instead of throwing away waste vegetable oil, Lynne from Massachusetts converts the oil to fuel – and stands to win a MakerBot Replicator for her efforts! Read more for details on how you could win a new 3D printer.
Alley Cat is Kinetic Trash Art
An “Alley Cat,” made entirely from would-be-trash wood, is an entrant in the Project Remake Contest. Do you upcycle, remake, or reuse components in your projects? Submit your project and you too could win!
The Project Remake Contest Ends in One Week
The Project Remake Contest ends in one week. Enter your project now for a chance to win one of five MakerBot Replicators up for grabs!
Converting An Inkjet Printer To Print PCBs
Proof that no piece of technology is ever truly outdated, maker Ryan Pourcillie has converted an Epson C86 inkjet printer to print PCBs onto copper clad boards positioned on a modified metal print tray. Armed with a Dremel, and making many clever modifications to the printer chassis, his printer has been converted to print using […]
Announcing Project Remake!
Calling all makers! The Project Remake Contest is in search of a maker who can turn everyday materials into a new & great creation. Five winners will receive a MakerBot Replicator. One Grand Prize winner will receive an expenses-paid trip to World Maker Faire in NYC this September!
O’Reilly/MAKE Microcontroller Ebooks and Videos: 50% Off Through March 30
From making LEDs that blink to making robots that see and talk, O’Reilly’s Netduino, Arduino, and robotics titles will propel you into the exciting world of creative electronics. This week only, save 50% on these popular ebooks and videos. Whether you’re an electronics expert or novice, your adventure starts here. Ebooks from oreilly.com are DRM-free. […]