FrankG writes – “Here some more adventures with the “Electric Bike” project, this installment covers upgrades for extended range, road tires and a small rant on cheap electronics…” – Link. Previous: Electric bicycle (part 1) – Link. Electric bicycles – Link.
MAKE Flickr photo pool member TheThompsonFive made a longbike from two old bikes – Link.
Augmented reality instruction manuals – “This project, named 3D IKEA Manual, aims to show the potential of augmented reality (AR) in domestic use. Instead of having only text and 2D images showing instructions to assemble furniture as in traditional manuals, an AR manual would have 3D virtual models appearing besides the written instructions. With 3D […]
Pretty neat, using zippers as sensors, then making music – “”Zipper Orchestra” is interactive video installation: a combination of the “Conductor Musical Score” as a physical controller and the “Zipper Actions Collage Video” as musical display. Users can play music by zipping and unzipping the physical zipper. The screen is a fashion collage, filled with […]
Ryan writes – “Capacitive sensors have historically been regarded with fear and hostility among hobbyists. They’re notoriously flaky, unreliable, and difficult to design. Further, they traditionally fall in the “analog domain” which is something the casual microcontroller hobbyist can sometimes wince at. They usually require fancy shielding, and are unsettlingly sensitive to changes in things […]
Steve writes – “I am converting my 1973 BMW 2002 engine to electronic fuel injection using the Megasquirt DIY controller, and will be blogging about it on finkbuilt. Megasquirt is an affordable, open-source, DIY engine management computer that you assemble yourself. A large community of developer/users provides for constant development, and great free support.” – […]
I haven’t used a glue gun in about 10 years. They were messy and hot. I think I burned myself the last time I used it so I’ve been forever scarred. I just got a new cordless Cold Heat Glue Gun to review which I have been testing out for a new craft project for […]
