Laser music (video)
Here’s a really well put together video of how to transmit sound using a laser – [via] Link. Related: HOW TO – Transmit audio with a laser pen – Link.
DIY Projects
HOW TO – Make a peanut shelling machine
Emeka from the Timbuktu Chronicles sent in the Fully Belly project, a worldwide effort to build peanut shelling machine in developing countries – “The vision of the Full Belly Project is that the residents of rural communities in developing countries live lives of abundance – that they awake each morning to days of economic possibility […]
Digital pinhole camera
Daniel made a digital pinhole camera from a Canon 350D, the photos turned out great! – Link. Related: Pinhole camera projects – Link.
The Computer bed
This a bit pricey, but what a great desk that converts to a bed! Doesn’t look to difficult to do a DIY version, quick Makers, to the Sketchup! – [via] Link.
HOW TO – Simple table leaf shelf
Matt writes – “This one is more of a craft type how-to. I have posted some plans for making a simple shelf which I made out of recovered antique table leaves. Of course they could be made out of any type of lumber recycled or not.” – Link.
Citizen Scientist – projects
The latest Citizen Scientist is out, it’s filled with great science news and a couple fun projects – “…a home-brewed panoramic photo of a supercell thunderstorm in northern Illinois on 16 April 2006. This storm produced several wall clouds, but the rear-flank downdraft was too cold to allow a tornado to spin up. This panoramic […]
Tool making 101 – 3 prong earring holder
Lee writes – “The right tool is 75% of the job, and every now and then a there comes a time when you just don’t have the right tool. Thats when you have to make it! Take this 3 prong earring holder. I love the 3 prong look, but they are the hardest damn things […]