Virtual LEGO building for Macs – “Bricksmith allows you to create virtual instructions for your Lego creations on your Mac. The magic is based on the LDraw library, a collection of 3D models of Lego building blocks created by enthusiasts from around the world. With Bricksmith, you never have to worry about running out of […]
Gfixler writes – “This is my second Rubik’s Cube project. I’m in my Rubik’s Period right now. With the magnetic Rubik’s prototype working, I wanted to do this little craft project, most likely inspired by the works of Space Invader. I’ve often thought of ideas that would benefit from a nice box frame, so I […]
Here’s a template and instructions for building a reflector/diffuser for your camera’s flash. The downloadable template fits Nikon’s SB-600 but is easily adapted for other flashes – Thanks Matt! Link.
Ian writes – “This is a simple bike light which can be contructed with a minimum of tools. It is bright enough to be useful as a headlight, is fairly robust, and cheap to construct. It’s perfect for commuting and does a surprisingly good job for mountain biking too. The whole thing, including rechargeable batteries, […]
Prometheus writes – “…Instructions on how to break the seal on modular power supplies to fix the common problem of fatigue breaks in the cord, repair the internals, or salvage for other uses. This will violate warrantees so do this only for equipment not covered by one.” – Link.
3D King writes – “Saw the MAKE 6 article on using a Sandisk photo album board, had a suitable lcd in the junk box, Ebayd a few years ago, and found the photo album on offer at Best buy. Built a simple wooden box which fits the frame in picture 4. The Sandisk needs 5v, […]
Bpowah set in an air cooled PC, using a fan from Home Depot – “Desperate to get rid of some PC noise and realizing I’m in a relatively cool climate (Utah mountains) I decided to duct that cool air into my PC. It worked. Even under heavy load the temps never exceeded 60 C.” – […]
