Make a Satellite Dish Gazebo
Marcus writes – “We inherited a left-over “big ugly dish” and it was too cool to toss, but too ugly to keep. So we repurposed it.” – Link.
DIY Projects
Interactive circuit bent devices
Here are some interactive versions of circuit bent devices, gives you a good idea what they might sound like after they’re modded – [via] – Link. Related: Circuit Bending. Modify a Casio keyboard (or other electronic audio stuff) and start playing some of the strangest sounds you’ve ever heard. MAKE 04 – Page 88. More […]
DIY “Fig Rig” – DV Camera stabilizer made from PVC
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Shygantic made a DIY version of a “Fig Rig” / small DV camera stabilizer out of PVC – Link. Related: Manfrotto’s Fig Rig (commercial version) – Link. $14 Video Camera Stabilizer. You don’t have $10,000 to spend on a Steadicam? Make this ultra-low-cost video camera stabilizer and see how much […]
We Will Destroy You
This would be a fun add-on for that next MAME cabinet project – “Chris Evans’ we will destroy you which, despite its aggressive title, combines a Space Invaders game with live video to create an installation that is full of humour and nostalgia. Those who are brave enough to take on the challenge are invited […]
HOW TO – Ferrofluid synthesis
Ken writes – “Saw your post on the blog about making ferrofluid. If you want to use the stuff with kids, here’s a safer (cleaner too, no oil) version as well as some background information.” – Link. The videos are great. Previous: Make your own Ferrofluid – Link.
DIY Solar thermal panel project
Make your own solar thermal panel for about $50 – “One of the main uses of energy in the American home is to heat up water. It takes a lot of electricity to heat up water, this cost a lot of money. All day while you are at work, or at school, the sun is […]
Wooden Cadillac
We had the wood motorcycle today, so how about a wood car? ” It took Nickel more than four years to form the body by laminating 1-inch strips of mahogany. He used 1,000 board-feet feet of wood cut into 4,183 individual pieces, five gallons of glue, 60 pounds of drywall screws and four gallons of […]