Ken writes – “I’ve created a modular, teleprescent, WiFi rover for $103. Pictures, CAD drawing, and more on the site. The project was created with an 8-year old laptop running Slackware Linux. Hope to add some neat gadgets like GPS, thermometer, IR…. Took my project to my local science fair this weekend and won 2nd […]
Thedahlpod writes – “I was given this challenge by my wife today: make a high-contrast mobile for our new son using only things we have in the house. Here’s how to make a baby mobile on the cheap from items you have around the house. All you need is an internet connection, some extra wire […]
Oliver has a lot of fun projects on this site – “Homebrew hardware, including a homemade TIG welder, focus fusion, and other HV/High risk pursuits” – Link. TIG (Tungsten inert gas) is also known as G.T.A.W (gas tunsten arc welding) or sometimes helearc which refers to the use of helium in the origanal desigs, and […]
John writes – “Quick Altoids tin magnetic camera mount. Used the other night to make a video with a camcorder attatched to the roof of my truck. Comforting to know that three to eleven dollars worth of stuff was holding on my expensive (at the time) camcorder to the roof of my truck as I […]
Candy Addict writes – “This guy made a charger for his iPod out of two 6-volt lantern batteries and houses it in a Nestle Quik container.” – Link.
Jeff writes – “I did my first circuit bending today thanks to Make vol. 04. Used a Staples “Easy Button.” The results aren’t too exciting, but I think you’ll like the glitchy, ambient song I made from the sounds.” – Link. Related: Circuit Bending by Sabastian Boaz, Cristiana Yambo. Modify a Casio keyboard (or other […]
Matt_the_W writes – “While not particularly new or creative, here are my plans for a simple pneumatic (compressed-air powered) potato cannon. It can also be used for other projectiles, as long as they fit down one of the interchangable barrels. It uses an electrically operated valve, originally made for in-ground irrigation systems.” – Link. Related: […]
