Making a digital lomo…
The folks over on Sushicam are attempting to make a digital Lomo by coupling a Lomo LC-A f2.8 Minitar lens with an Epson R-D1 digital rangefinder, here’s part I – Link.
DIY Projects
Reverse tricycle…
Rick writes – “In May of 2003, Colin Bock & I completed building a custom bike project for a woman named Heather. Heather really enjoys cycling. She used to ride both for recreation and for commuting to work, but Multiple Sclerosis made it impossible for her to ride her mountain bike. Far too often, when […]
HOW TO – Make a drawer light
007ben made a drawer light that lights up when opened, he writes – “I was tired of looking for things in the nightsand in the dark and didn’t want turn on the lamp on the nightstand”. – Link.
HOW TO – Make a “Cricket” the Robot
Henry has a cool little robot you can make, schematics and source included – “Cricket is an autonomous robot that walks around by moving all six legs using three motors. He avoids objects when touched by the feelers, chirps randomly, and blinks his lights. After touching an obstacle he makes various sounds depending on which […]
HOW TO – Make an over-the-bed computer cart
Efemmeral writes – “Does your laptop overheat? Neck cramps from those poorly made computer carts from staples? This is a simple to make cart that will make you and you computer happy at the same time.” – Link.
Chinese farmers’ DIY water vehicles
These are great, homemade DIY vehicles from Chinese farmers – the sub was made by a 67 year old farmer from a village near Wuhan, China. [via] Link. Related: MADE ON EARTH – Link.
HOW TO – Make a paint chip wallet
Jensect writes – “[Here are] photo directions for making your own paint chip wallet! I saw one of these in the back of ReadyMade magazine. I had a big stack of paint chips, and a little extra time…” Link. Related: Other crafty/maker wallet making – Link.