The Eventorbot! open source 3D printer has a simple design requiring fewer materials than most other 3D printers. The frame is made from a single 4′ long, 2 1/2″ square tube (14 gauge/1.5mm/.0598″ thick; cost: less then $20). With this design there are fewer plastic parts and a stronger structure, all wires are hidden, and […]
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Our Mission is to help seniors trim their toenails, since the majority of the elderly can’t because of aging problems like: Poor Vision/Eyesight, Flexibility Issues, Thick toenails, etc. The contraption our team created (The EZ-Reacher Toenail Clipper) is focused on seniors who want to maintain their toenail-clipping independence without a hefty price attached.
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This hand-cranked capstan pulls down kites easily and quickly but is lightweight and portable. A power option can be added for even more ease of use. The line ends up on a removable halo spool, so spools of line with varying weights can be used on the same winder. The winder is built from standard […]
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In this first of three DIY Bedroom videos, I show you how to paint a room, lay down Ikea click-together floor, and add trim to a baseboard.
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With a few hardware store and household items we are going to construct our own clock that looks like a classic design piece.
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When assembling a proper laboratory, the gentleman or lady experimenter should be sure to include a Wimshurst electrostatic generating machine. This device will serve tirelessly in investigations into the field of natural philosophy, and provide interesting parlor games such as the “electric kiss.” Herein we will demonstrate the construction of such a spectacular device, with […]
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My 4-year-old son comes up with some funny ideas. A few months ago, he asked for a piece of cheese to leave outside for animals. We gave him a slice of cheddar. The next morning he jumped out of bed and hurried to the window. The cheese was gone, but who had taken it? He […]
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