ROV-in-a-box project kit
Here we go, a ROV in a box! (build your own underwater robot)… – [via] Link. Related: Making an PVC ROV Sub – Link. “Old School” ROV (remote operating vehicle) – Link. DIY Underwater ROV Project – Link.
Tools
Drill-Powered bike…
Some weird tools and more from the National Hardware Show and the folks from this Old House… Link.
Hamler tools – miniature replica tools
Paul makes miniature replicas of collectible antique tools, great stuff! – Link.
X-Treme tape quick clamp wrap
Dug writes – X-Treme Tape forms an air and water-tight seal, is heat-resistant up to 500 degrees F, and insulates up to 400 volts per mil. Woodworkers have found a use for this elastic silicone based tape when gluing odd-shaped pieces. Woodworkers Journal eZine – Tool Maker Insider – [via] Link.
Easy to build desktop CNC machine
Really nice, clean build of a desktop CNC machine using plumbing parts and other readily available materials. Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine – Link Related: HOW TO – Make a 3 axis CNC milling machine – Link HOW TO – 3D (3 axis) milling – Link 3D LEGO CNC router […]
Personal Fab — A CNC Milling Machine for Less than a Grand
Neil Gershenfeld of MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms has written Fab, a book that describes the possibilities that home fabrication machines will create, and how people today are using fabrication labs that the Center created.
Neodymics Cyclemotor electric bike conversion kit
Jeff writes – Neodymics Cyclemotor is a self contained powered wheel designed to instantly replace the front wheel of any standard bicycle. Prototype is powered at 72 volts by four unmodified Dewalt nanophosphate packs using a reverse engineered drill speed control and optical relays. Neodymics Cyclemotor electric bike conversion kit – Link.