Plot routes with a GPS on Linux & Google maps
Iceman writes “Here’s how to use a Garmin Edge to Plot Cycle Routes with Google Maps on Linux” – Link.
Month: June 2006
Homemade battery welder and charger
Here’s another homemade welding set up using batteries – Spelljammer writes “I bought my pulser desulfator and managed to repair 3 car batteries. I hooked them up in series and use them as an arc welder. I’ve never welded before so its been quite the experience but I’m starting to get the hang of it. […]
HOW TO – Make a cable release and serial port cable for the EOS Digital Rebel
Michael writes “How to make an (electrical) cable release for the Canon Digital Rebel and how to trip the camera’s shutter with your computer’s serial port. Applicable also to some other Canons (e.g., Digital Rebel XT).” – Link.
Tour de Sol (photos)
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Csc934 posted up some great photos from last month’s Tour de Sol – “Originally concieved as a solar car event, it has morphed into something of an alternative fuel vehicle festival. Electric cars and electric assist bikes were very well represented. There were lots of hybrids and at least one […]
Emergency welding using automotive batteries
Byron writes “After seeing the inspiring portable glass blowing studio and the Crucible’s fire truck of fire at the Maker Fair, I found an interesting Make… take away style. A improvised battery welder made with 3 12v batteries and a few jumper cables make it easier to share Making or may save you in a […]
Stitch N’ Pitch – Baseball meets Needlecrafts
The National Needle Arts Association (TNNA) is proud to announce a new program – Stitch N’ Pitch! Building on the success at the Seattle Mariners last year, the Stitch N’ Pitch event has been structured into a formal program. Partnering with individual baseball clubs, TNNA is helping to bring two American traditions together — Baseball […]
Bike mod – “Your Daddy’s in the House”
Mypk8 posted up this great modded bicycle – “Created from an old Schwinn tandem – I think it was a Varsity. I cut it up and added a drafting table leg for the down tube. Then filled the holes in with bondo to give it a spine sort of look. I used the triple trees […]
