Chris writes – “This is an homemade controller for arcade emulator MAME using the “Keyboard Hack” technic. (more infos on the great BYOAC wiki) It plugs on the keyboard PS/2 connector of the computer. Cost approximately 50.00 USD to make.” – Link. More: MAME projects, cabinets and how-tos – Link.
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Riccardomuccio posted up a couple new Kirlian photos, this one is a £2 coin. The high voltage is provided by a small Tesla Coil – Link.
Here’s the latest Gadget Freak from Design News that shows you how to build your own lighting control unit for model train sets – “Looking to light up the town, model railroad enthusiast William Grill developed this unique and flexible control board for driving lighting for water towers, running and crossing lights, and storefront dress-up […]
Simon Field @ Scitoys shows you how to make a solar cell in your kitchen – “A solar cell is a device for converting energy from the sun into electricity. The high-efficiency solar cells you can buy at Radio Shack and other stores are made from highly processed silicon, and require huge factories, high temperatures, […]
Here’s how to make a simple spinning motor with some wire, a battery and a magnet – Link. Previous: Howtoons motor keeps on spinning – Link. Motormouth – Make a simple motor in minutes. MAKE 01 – Page 172 (Log in).
MadOverlord writes in with an update – remember that combat robot, the one with the spinning blade that spells words? – “The Brightsaber made its public debut at the 2006 RFL Nationals, riding on top of the latest version of my spinner bot, Totally Offensive. The bot had some teething pains at the event, but […]
Piers writes – “A friend of mine had an installation in the Melbourne Design Festival recently, and I re-used the wood to make a mezzanine bed with desk and clothes rail underneath.” – Link. Related: The Computer bed – Link. HOW TO – Make an aluminum pipe bed – Link. More DIY bed projects – […]
