MAKE Presents: The Inductor
The simple inductor coil stores the energy in an electromagnetic field that makes transformers, electromagnets, and other components possible
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Weekend Project: Beetlebot
Simple robot from your parts bin that avoids obstacles. Thanks go to Jerome Demers for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12. To download the Beetlebot video, click here or subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Beetlebot article in MAKE, Volume 12 or you can also see it in our Digital Edition. In the […]
Weekend Project: Lost Screw Finder
Ever have a screw loose? If so, you might need this easy to build attachment to help you find that screw — including plastic ones that a magnet would miss. Thanks go to Frank Ford for the original article in MAKE, Volume 13. To download The Lost Screw Finder video click here and subscribe in […]
Fascination video series
Our Fascination video series features interviews with notable scientists and technologists, sponsored by Dow Chemical. All the videos are up now, and they’re worth watching. How often do you get to hear these brilliant folks describe why they’re fascinated with what they do?
Weekend Project: Making Char Cloth
Learn how to make a cheap and effective fire starter made from an old t-shirt. To download The Char Cloth video click here and subscribe in iTunes. See Char Cloth in action with the Fire Piston from William Gurstelle. For more info on what Swedish Fire Steel is, check out this article.
Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing
Annoy your friends or co-workers with this high-tech practical joke. Thanks go to Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14. To download The Evasive Beeping Thing video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Evasive Beeping Thing article in MAKE, Volume 14 and you can see […]
Weekend Project: The Atlatl
Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device that hurls spears at up to 100mph. Thanks go to Daryl Hrdlicka for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12. To download The Atlatl video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Atlatl article in MAKE, Volume 12 and you can see […]
