Chris writes – “This is my version of cCarlito’s “La Coccinelle” robot that works great and is so simple to build, I solder all the wires to the various components and my students (7 year olds) simple attach together the like colored wires with twist nuts or tape then fill with hot glue to hold […]
Paul writes – “Was rummaging around the net as usual, and ran across this… This fellow has built himself a high end turntable using wood and motorcycle engine parts. I wonder how much other hobbyists can improve on this design? A turntable seems to be prime territory for the maker.” – Link. Related turntables: Turntable […]
Jchorng shows you how to make your own photo booth! – “This is a tutorial on how to build your own photobooth much like the traditional ones seen at malls, amusement parks, and shopping centers the world over. This booth however is completely digital and is much much cheaper/easier to do at home…” – Link. […]
How phonographs records are made, Popular Science 1947 – “THE silent black disk that makes noises when needled is chiefly shellac, lampblack and limestone. In its manufacture, however, pure gold, wax, glass, copper, nickel and sometimes chromium are used by the craftsmen who operate the intricate and delicate machines that squeeze sound into a scratch. […]
Gruaqt shows you how to make these “fire starters” from laundry lint for kicking up the flame for your fireplace… – “The firestarters can be used to start a fire in a fireplace, or when you are out camping or have a small bonfire in the backyard. The four items that you need to buy […]
MAKE Flickr photo member CTB made a MAKE workbench, check out the photos! – Link. Go MAKE a bench: Weekend Projects – Make a Workbench – Link. DIY Refrigerator workbench – Link. Workbench plans – made with Sketchup – Link. MAKE, er MADE a work bench – Link. Workbench! – Link. Workbench – made – […]
Here’s a good series of books that our Makers send in from time to time for learning electronics (got others you enjoy? post in the comments) – Begin With the Basics – Learn about static electricity and how to make magnets and solenoids. Find out about direct current and alternating current. Then learn about electrical […]
