There are some great quotes in here: “I never learned anything. I have a 5th grade education.” “I made this submarine because I have a lot of creative ideas.” “I made this to appeal to someone who can back me up and give me a helping hand.” “I seldom use a ruler. Everything is based […]
Youtube user motoengine2009 created this impressive self-balancing water tray, to keep their drink from spilling while driving in a car.
Based in the Bay Area, the Seasteading Institute’s mission is to “further the establishment and growth of permanent, autonomous ocean communities, enabling innovation with new political and social systems.” They just hosted their second annual Seasteading Conference, and this weekend, they host the first annual Ephemerisle Festival of Politics, Community, and Art, being held October 2-4, 2009 in the Sacramento River Delta.
Over on GeekDad, Dana Bostic came up with this simple backyard cool-the-kids “hack” — a hose sprayer set to “shower,” zip-tied to a tall step ladder pouring down onto a trampoline — so the kids can work up a sweat and cool off at the same time! Keeping the Kids Cool This Summer [Thanks, Shawn!]
Lucky, of Pizza Crusade, writes: I saw your post on Tyvek sails, and immediately thought of the PDRacer (Puddle Duck Racer) – a little sailboat you can build for about $150 with tools most people already have. There’s a ton of info out there, as well as info so you can get involved with a […]
Not sure how well it works, but from the pictures on Inhabitat, it does appear to at least… float. It’s made from eight plastic water jugs. Wanes attached to the rear spokes provide power. The DIY Floating Water Bike
Megan Simmons of ISKME tells us about the Sun Curve Design Challenge. OERCommons is a place where they are storing and sharing educational resources about the Sun Curve and other educational projects. The structure and systems were designed by INKA Biosperic Systems. You might also check out her photos of the project at Maker Faire.
