MAKE subscriber S1axter, of myBitBox, has put together details on building a basic, filtered 5v power regulation unit based on the ubiquitous LM7805 voltage regulator. You can either build it out of a handful of parts you can get at your local electronics shack, or buy a little kit he’s put together. Standalone Voltage Regulator […]
This week I made the Gakken Stirling Engine Kit from the Maker Shed. I have always wanted to make a Stirling engine, and the Gakken kit is a great way to learn more about how they work. Stirling engines are finicky by nature, but this kit went together really easily and worked great the first […]
Metal Web News is not much to look at, but it’s an absolute teasure-trove for metalsmiths, welders, casters, and blacksmiths. Also home of the venerable Usenet Metalworking FAQ. I’m not a metalworker, so I can’t judge the veracity of the material, but it sure seems wide-reaching and appears infinitely useful. Metal Web News
I recently assembled a MeggyJr. RGB kit and was pleasantly surprised at what a solid handheld gaming system it really is. Inspired by Meggy’s bright and blinky LED matrix screen, I decided to try my hand at some basic game development. Because I’d never written a game before (though played more than my fair share), […]
My friend, and fellow Dorkbot DC and HacDC cohort, R. Mark Adams made this simple portable workbench out of plywood and basic hardware. He added some nifty features, like a wire spooler underneath the hinged top (with tool storage inside), two working angles (a drafting angle and a flat-top work surface) using hinged “ears” to […]
If you’ve never seen a kid make a Drawdio – you’re missing out. I get asked all the time what’s the best kit to build with a son and/or daughter and the Drawdio is my #1 pick. Drawdio is an electronic pencil that lets you make music while you draw – it’s a very simple […]
I did a double-take when Collin sent me the link to this Flickr image of a Mini Maker’s Notebook. What the…? It’s one of our pal’s Kent Barnes’ “5 Minute Hacks.” He made a Maker’s Notebook paper book cover for a pocket-size Moleskine. Maybe if we ask real nice, he’ll let us post the PDF […]
