The Suntory is able to propel itself through the water using only the energy found in waves. It is an interesting concept, lets hope it can be scaled up to make shipping more environmentally friendly and cheaper. There are other means of free energy out at sea, just look for the big white sails. – […]
This takes solar energy to a whole new level. It is simple, beautiful, and functional. Let’s just hope it’s affordable. SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology) has a compelling new project called GROW that’s an innovative and aesthetically arresting solar and wind power solution. Combining the best of green tech and ecology, GROW draws inspiration from […]
Makers of the Enerjar have posted build instructions to their site. Head on over to start building one of these handy power consumption meters. – Link Enerjar, Greener Gadgets Design winner on Core77.com – Link Related: Greener gadgets design competition results – Link
Here is how to make some nice little tweezers from recycled circuit boards. You can even wire them up to your multimeter and check the resistance of your components. This would have been a popular tool at the last MAKE:NYC meeting. Ever since I started salvaging SMT components, I thought it’d be great to have […]
Here’s a twitter-free version of how to get plants to indicate they need water using about $1.50 in parts, thanks Ben! Link. Related: HOW TO – Make plants talk! They’ll Twitter you when they need to be watered (and more)… – Link.
Herr von Slatt has posted a new piece detailing his dashboard revamp, rewiring, and new lighting for his ongoing steam-powered car project. In other Jake news, there’s a wonderful interview with him on Bostodelphia. Steampunk Car Project – Progress Report – Link Related: Jake’s steamcar project, initial survey – Link Herr von Slatt’s car carrier […]
Todd Stiers has made one awesome looking, and sounding, electric motorcycle. Let’s hope this becomes more of a “normal” thing to see riding around the streets. Now, let the debate about the batteries and the source of power begin. – Link Related: Make Podcast: Todd Kollin’s Electric Motorcycle – Link Marque Cornblatt – DIY Electric […]
