Have you ever wondered what birds live in your neighborhood? With the birdfeeder webcam that Steve and I will teach you to make this weekend, you’ll be able to find out! Using motion detection webcam software, you’ll be able to document every bird that shows up at the feeder and get a picture of it […]
We’re going to make two kinds of birdfeeders. A simple birdfeeder that you can make from recycled materials and one that can be made from woodscraps! Then I’ll walk you through the process of setting up a webcam so you can use motion detection to snap pictures of every bird that appears at your feeder! […]
Warning: mysql_ping(): MySQL server has gone away in /home/wpcom/public_html/wp-content/db.php on line 481 [makezineblog.wordpress.com] Joe Grand and I got together last year to shoot this 19 minute video that teaches you how to solder and desolder. This is required watching for anyone wanting to get into DIY electronics. In this video you’ll learn lots of tips […]
This week, to go along with the Make: Video Podcast Soldering Tutorial, we present a PDF of Gareth Branwyn’s Street Tech soldering guide with illustrations by Mark Frauenfelder, which was published in Gareth’s book Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Building Robots. Between the video, Gareth’s guide, and the Primer in Make: Volume 01, there is no […]
It’s been a good year this year for the Make: Video Podcast. I made 60 videos since coming on board in April. I’ve put together a little video of some of my favorite moments. The making of a warbot and death of a RAZR phone – Link The little robot that could – Link Lee […]
Instructables TV is back again this week with a handy video on knife sharpening… – Link & QuickTime (M4V).
Build a bridge out of popsicle sticks and hot glue and then stand on it! Will it hold your weight, or will it collapse and send shards of popsicle sticks flying? There’s only one way to find out, get yourself some popsicle sticks, warm up that hot glue gun, make a plan and build it! […]
