Derek “Deek” Diedricksen is at it again with a special MAKE episode of Tiny Yellow House. This time, he shows you how he made a fold-down fort for the kids using mostly recycled materials. It’s great for a small kids’ play area as it folds up against the wall and transforms into a fun art […]
5mm or 10mm LEDs will work just fine for most projects, but if you really want to light up a room, consider using some of the “high-power” variety. With forward currents of up to a full amp, you’ll need a way to dissipate heat – but the results are very much worth the extra effort. […]
Have you checked out our Green Projects Contest site yet? We’re off to a fine start with some clever, fun projects and ideas. Vote for the ones you like. Put up your own projects, grab your “tag,” and spread it across the interwebs. Get your social network to vote for your projects. Tag Your Green! […]
Dizzy Robots are cute pocket-sized pals that dance around until they fall over. Thanks go to Steve Hoefer for the original article in MAKE Volume 24. To download The Dizzy Robot video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Dizzy Robot article in MAKE Volume 24 and you can see that in […]
Working at O’Reilly Media headquarters, I’d been hearing the buzz about the new book Cooking for Geeks for quite some time, so I was thrilled when I saw author Jeff Potter filming a video in the Make: Labs on how to hack your slow cooker into a sous vide rig. Anyone interested in the science […]
Propel a ping pong ball from a simple-to-make pvc launcher. Thanks go to Edwin Wise for the original article in MAKE Volume 24. To download The Ping Ponger video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Ping Ponger article in MAKE Volume 24 and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
We decided to release Kip’s latest Weekend Project, on building your own fog chiller, today so that you still have time to bodge one up before this weekend. Happy Halloween! – Gareth This fog chiller creates an eerie layer of fog that floats along the ground. Perfect for spooky haunted houses or displays. Thanks go […]
