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November 4, 2005
Random Stripe Generator
Sometimes you just need to visualize it to get a better idea. Especially when it comes to mixing and matching color. Before you start your next scarf or sweater project, check out the Random Stripe Generator. It's a great online tool created by a fellow crafter to help you see it, before you make it. And if you don't like the patterns that are produced, just hit refresh, and you'll get more options! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Nov 4, 2005 03:22 PM
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HOW TO - Make an Op-Amp hot tub temperature controller
Jake writes "When the temperature controller on my $50 garage-sale hot tub failed I balked at springing for another electro-mechanical thermostat so I built this one using junk box parts with the help of that classic: The Engineer's Mini Notebook - Op-Amp Projects from Radio Shack." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 4, 2005 01:30 PM
Electronics |
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HOW TO - Alarm clock of the short now
A beginner's PIC project, the Maker writes "I am unemployed at the moment, but I'm very busy. I tend to work late nights and wander over to bed when I run completely out of steam. The problem is that this happens at a different time every day. I end up being too lazy and stupid to re-set the alarm clock, so I don't bother. I oversleep. Recently I realized that I need a special alarm clock that instead of going off at a particular time goes off after a set duration. Like an egg timer, but grand!. So, I made one, and I realized that it would be a great beginner's project. It includes a very basic C program and a simple PIC schematic." Thanks Zantor! Link.
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Nov 4, 2005 12:01 PM
Electronics |
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Make a hard drive belt buckle...
Here's a Flickr photo set on making a belt buckle from a hard drive. Ingredients: Hard Drive platter (Jaz disk), paper clip, hacksaw, screw(s), and small sheet of basswood (for guide). Out of the recent "technology" on a belt projects, I think I like this one the most - it's subtle but still recognizable. [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 4, 2005 11:57 AM
Crafts, Wearables |
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Cheap shoe rack to DIY lantern...
Carl made a DIY Oriental Lantern from a "piece of junk shoe-rack" from a megastore, he writes - "I decided to turn them into an oriental lantern. It was really pretty easy and essentially free (minus the cost of screws, tracing paper, and glue, all of which I already had). Also I have a bunch of slightly warped dowel-type sticks left over." Link.
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Nov 4, 2005 11:37 AM
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The "iTunes Speaker Thingy"
Dale writes "This is an enclosure which holds and powers an Airport Express and a set of attached speakers to wirelessly stream music from iTunes. It also incorporates a Palm T|X which acts as an LCD wirelessly remote for iTunes using the Salling Clicker remote control software. The setup provides a nice set of compact wireless speakers for any spot with AC power that's in Wi-Fi range of your home network." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 4, 2005 11:34 AM
Music, iPod |
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Mount your iPAQ in the car with pegs
For those of you who have Pocket PC, specifically the iPAQ - here's a good how to on mounting your iPAQ in the car with washing line pegs in the ventilation outlet. I've seen versions of these sell for $30+ and this looks like it will work better. Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 4, 2005 08:25 AM
DIY Projects, Transportation |
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November 3, 2005
Introducing...the iPod VR!
This is a bit on the Snowcrash side of Maker projects, but I wanted to see if the new iPod video would foster a new market for VR / LCD goggles. I have two types, one is meant for viewing video full screen, with both eyes - the other is a one screen LCD. Each has their uses with the iPod video and I may actually start using these on some trips when I don't feel like holding the iPod video the entire time watching a video...So, here are the photos of the iPod video, homemade battery extender, travel case and LCD goggles....
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Nov 3, 2005 12:21 PM
Virtual Worlds, iPod |
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HOW TO - Create a Bluetooth music store
Bruce writes "There's been some hype about Nokia offering music downloads over Bluetooth to phones. This article shows you how to make your own MP3 file server, called the Bluetooth Music Store, that pushes MP3 to any Bluetooth device that supports OBEX." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 12:09 PM
Cellphones, Music, Wireless |
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9V USB Altoid charger kits...
Aaron made a great little kit for anyone who'd like to make their own 9V USB charger that will charge just about any gadget that uses USB, all inside, you guessed it, an Altoids tin. It's pretty simple to construct one of these, but Aaron put everything together in kit form if you're not a hardcore Maker yet. For $8.50 it's a good deal, and it's always good to support a Maker who's turning their ideas in to little businesses. Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 12:09 PM
Altoids and tin cases, Electronics, Kits, Toolbox |
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3D LEGO CNC router / milling machine
This appears to be a LEGO 3D milling machine / CNC router. The site has photos of the specific X, Y and Z motors - along with an example of a 3D part being milled out. There are not a lot of details, but it's really impressive - is there anything LEGOs can't do? Thanks Karel! Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 12:09 PM
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Saskatchewan-ized snowmobile
This is a custom 1957 Nash Metropolitan that's been Saskatchewan-ized for the snow! The wheels have been replaced with sleds and snowmobile tracks to power it along. Uses a 700cc, Yamaha triple, the insides look really rugged and solid - and of course, it's a convertible! [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 12:08 PM
Made On Earth, Transportation |
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Low cost wireless bridging?
Judah writes "We run free community events around the NY/NJ metro area, and have a great opportunity to have our events broadcast nationwide, via a cable modem to sattelite uplink. The challenge: some of these events take place in buildings with SLOW internet connections. After some research, I have found in every location a cable modem within about 1,000 feet (either in an office or someone's house) that we can use, but these cable connections can be across a busy street and/or a few buildings away. Attaching antenas to these buildings is not really an option. We need a free standing ethernet port (i.e. not a card in a computer - needs to be a port on a router, access point, etc.) to connect the polycom camera to so it can talk directly via IP to the sattelite uplink. My first guess was the Belkin pre-n routers, but it turns out you can NOT bridge them. Any ideas for a low budget solution?" Post up in the comments!
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Nov 3, 2005 12:08 PM
Announcements, Make Challenge, Wireless |
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Vote for video's on Cool Stuff Being Made...
The folks over on the Manufacturers' Blog (Coolstuffbeingmade.com) have videos of interesting manufacturing and this week they need your vote for which one to show...Ford Cars and SUVs (just b-roll, no narrative), Deep Impact (Animation of how a device that collides with a comet was made), Microchips Being Made (Animation mostly with on screen text), and How Aluminum Is Made (video, narrated, begining with the mining process). Link. Vote Aluminum!
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 12:08 PM
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HOW TO - Make a cover for a 30 GB iPod 5G
Logan writes "I was tired of waiting for the commercial manufacturers to ship their covers for the new iPod. So, I bid on an eBay auction for some remaindered clear static cling vinyl from Earl Mich Company and made my own cover. Total cost: $16. Total playtime: 3 hours" Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 09:35 AM
DIY Projects, iPod |
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VCR cat feeder...
In MAKE 03 we showed you how to make a VCR into a cat feeder, here's MSN's article about the project and the decline of VHS - "Don't tell English inventor James Larsson that a VCR is useless. He's got an idea what to do with that aging video gear--turn it into an automatic cat feeder, using the VCR's timer to dispense food on a regular schedule." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 09:33 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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LEGO Digital Designer software
We've covered some of the LEGO software, but it's always worth another looksie, it appears LEGO has added more resources for designing your own LEGO bot - JBB writes "Lego factory A boon to lego robot builders, the lego factory lets you build a virtual model of your unique lego structure and order those blocks as a custom set. Add your robot's sensors and other such items, and you've got a beautiful custom robot." Link.
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Nov 3, 2005 09:33 AM
LEGO, Robotics |
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Giant drinking birds
Jon writes "In 1998, artist Daniel Reynolds unveiled an exhibit of six and a half foot tall drinking birds. Reynolds' birds work on the same evaporative method of the classic toy, but their enormous size leave the senses reeling. Check out www.drinkingbirds.com for photos, videos, and more information." Link. The videos from the exhibition are both soothing and creepy.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 09:33 AM
Arts, Made On Earth |
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HOW TO - Make a vine of polyfoam jack-o-lanterns
Jamie writes "We had another Halloween party at the Casa this year, and somehow a flash of inspiration hit me when I was thinking about decorations: polystyrene foam balls painted like jack-o-lanterns, on christmas lights." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 09:32 AM
Crafts, Halloween, Holiday projects |
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iPod your Subaru Outback
Overview of how a Maker solved his audio problem in his new car "iPod your Subaru Outback's Closed Audio System - For some incredibly stupid reason, Subaru has shipped its popular Outback for the past two years with completely closed audio systems making it near impossible to use them with the immensely popular iPod. Here's a clean, affordable solution for iPodding your closed Subaru's audio system." [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 3, 2005 09:32 AM
Transportation, iPod |
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