Soapbox Derby for Grownups Fills Portland with Wacky Racers
I had the luck of attending the 19th annual PDX Adult Soapbox Derby. Dozens of teams hurtled downhill in their homemade gravity-powered vehicles to the cheers of the gathered crowd.
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Block the Car Door Relay Hack with a Faraday Cage
Is your car door safe from electronic hackers? Read on to understand how the malicious hack works — and how to protect your ride.
Sourcing Parts to Create the Cutest Racing Go-Kart Ever
Designing and building the Chibi-Mikuvan go-kart for the Power Racing Series was no easy feat.
Self-Driving R/C Car Parks Itself Just Like a Lexus
Self-driving cars are in the news almost daily, but they are not exactly in my automotive budget for this decade. Today, that has changed. While this car might be smaller and not capable of giving me a ride, it’s still autonomous and, best of all, it is a project that I absolutely want to build! The […]
Check Out the Open Source Chassis that will Bring 3D-Printed Cars to the Streets
Today Local Motors announces the winner of its design challenge, Project [Redacted], for a four-seater based on a 3D-printable template.
Maker’s Dashboard
Don’t let the limited features of your car’s dashboard get you down. Here are nine projects that will help you customize your cockpit.
Will a Vague Copyright Law Keep You from Hacking Your Car?
Will a vague copyright law affect the scope of what hobbyists and modders can do with their vehicles?
