Our Save My Oceans contest is well underway, and we’re excited to see all the upcycled projects you’re making for your chance to win an iPad. Are you needing a little inspiration? Let’s revisit Sean’s outlet-mount device charging pocket. He turned a shampoo bottle into hanging charging dock and detailed how to do it in […]
The chumby One is on sale at Costco for $99, this is a *deal*. And here’s a cool hack – make your own 3G router. Bunnie writes – There’s an Easter Egg inside the chumby One (which is now on sale at Costco online for $99, cheaper than chumby.com’s $119 price!) that enables it to […]
We’re getting really excited about Maker Faire Bay Area (San Mateo Fairgrounds, May 22nd and 23rd), so we’re recapping some of the best video moments from past Maker Faires. Here’s the “I Make:” video from Maker Faire Bay Area 2008. More: MFBA: Interview with Raygun Gothic Rocketship crew
Maximum Rabbit Designs posted a quick and easy tutorial for converting a wooden nesting doll into a sweet little pin cushion. I love that it doesn’t require glue or anything that will permanently alter the doll. I have a set of matryoshka dolls from my high school trip to Russia, and I’m thinking at least […]
Remember the 3D-printed mechanum wheels I blogged a while ago? Well, maker ROB K636 built a cool mecanum bot powered by four battery packs, an arduino, screw shields and what looks like a motor shield. I really like how he created colored wheels using regular old Rit clothing dye. My question is, why use mecanum […]
Sean @ Make: Online writes: This simple, clever piece of stained glass art hangs on the wall of Washington, DC area TV/Video production guru Peter Roof. Dunno if he makes them or not, but he says “contact me if you want one.” Looks like an easy remake for anyone with basic stained-glass skills, too. More: […]
This recliner is very comfortable, easy and inexpensive to build, and can be assembled or disassembled in a few minutes. Thanks go to Larry Cotton for the original article in MAKE Volume 19. To download The Rok-Bak Chair video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Rok-Bak Chair article in MAKE Volume […]
