HOW TO – IR remote control your computer
Will shows you how to build an IR remote control interface for your PC, works with WinLirc and/or LIRC – Link.
DIY Projects
Targus 17″ XL notebook backpack fix
Chuck writes “I have a 17″ laptop. Only a few bags are available and only one backpack: the Targus 17″ XL Notebook Bag. Sadly, its design makes the outermost panel almost unusable unless you carry water bottles with it. They add straps on other models, but not the 17″. I added some snaps, and it […]
Sponge Bob Squarepants tin Pinhole camera
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Jonny McPicsnstuff posted up his first pinhole camera project along with some really nice photos – “Made out of a sponge bob squarepants tin I had laying around (I think a watch? came in it…no idea). The design was inspired by the Matchbox Pinhole Camera. Very Fun! I calculated with […]
Cup Draw
Here’s a low tech drawing cup project, might be fun to make a few dozens of these and let them loose – “Diane once taught a class in which a young student came up with the idea of attaching pens and a motor to a cup. Diane liked how the pens work as “legs” for […]
Lead pipe lamp
Here’s a pretty cool lamp, made from a lead pipe & other fittings. [via] – Link.
How to do (and make) magic tricks
Vurdlak from the Optical Illusion blog started another fun site to check out, Might Magic Tricks. The site has (and will have) a lot of tricks you can learn and make. – Link.
HOW TO – Make a low cost indoor pond
Drum303 writes – “I built this pond for my living room in two days. The total cost was less than $200, using common tools and other items available at your local hardware store or home and garden center.” – Link.