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August 15, 2007
Bell-inspired kite project
When Toronto-based artist Amos Latteier is not making cardboard hover, he's working on other cool projects, such as this kite (above), inspired by Alexander Graham Bell's historical models (below). He's been tracking his progress on a kite blog and is now just days away from his test flight.
Bell Kite Project Blog - Link
Related:
- Cursor kite - Link
- Kite photos from Boston - Link
- Make Podcast: Weekend Projects Make A Kite Aerial Photography Rig - Link
From the page of MAKE:
Kite Aerial Photography Puts Your Eye in the Sky. MAKE 01 - page 50. To take pictures from a kite, you need three things: a kite, a camera, and a special rig that attaches the camera to the kiteline and activates the shutter ... Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition or get MAKE 01 @ the Maker store.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Aug 15, 2007 04:00 PM
Arts, DIY Projects, Flying, Retro, Toys and Games |
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A "mixed-signal" LED clock
Ronald writes -
The term "mixed-signal" is usually reserved for circuits and ICs that process both analog and digital signals. In that sense the title "A mixed-signal LED clock" is perhaps misleading since this is a digital clock from beginning to end. However, the readout is analog and since the beast had to be given a name, I a called it my "mixed-signal" clock.A "mixed-signal" LED clock (source and schematics included) - Link.Somewhere in the middle of the eighties, when I was studying, I joined the ECA: the Eindhoven Computer Association, a microcomputer club in Eindhoven. Although I am not a member anymore, they still exist and have now been active for more than 25 years [1]. Being situated in Eindhoven, the club obviously had close links with Philips, and regularly obtained surplus supplies of components of various kinds. I remember that these components could be bought for fl 0.10 (10 guider cents) a piece on every Tuesday evening. At one time they had a batch of LEDs in various shapes and colors. In those days a LED was not quite the common component it is today. The availability of these LEDs in these beautiful colors and nice shapes suggested the idea for a clock with an analog clock face...
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 03:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Thirty minute hovercraft
I have a piece on Wired.com called "Fifty Years of Hovercraft: The Tech That Barely Takes Off," about the history of the hovercraft. If you're inspired to build a hovercraft yourself, you can cobble one together in about thirty minutes.
In the mid-20th century, nearly every comic book and issue of Boy's Life had a boisterous ad in the back pimping the joys of hovering which could be yours by ordering the offered plans and building your own vehicle to float on air. What you got for your precious allowance money was a simple plan similar to this one. Artist and maker Amos Latteier used such plans to build his craft from cardboard, duct tape, garbage bags, and a shop vac.
30 Minute Hovercraft - Link
Related:
- HOW TO - Make a hovercraft - Link
- Homemade Hovercraft Instructions - Weekend Projects - Link
- DIY Hovercraft... - Link
- More hovercraft projects on MAKE - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Aug 15, 2007 02:00 PM
DIY Projects, Flying, Retro |
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Homemade 3D printer
Alex writes -
How to make a 3D-printer for your home lab with $340 cnc kit and some junk. It uses cheapest plastic waste or powder paint as raw material to produce freeform models from STL files. Also there are links to original open-source 3D model file reader and step motor control application.3D-принтер - Link & translated site.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 01:00 PM
DIY Projects |
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Papercraft skull (with articulated jaw)
Noah writes -
I thought you might like today's skull which is an articulated paper toy, that has a moving jaw controlled by a tab that pokes through the back. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF.Skull-A-Day: 72. Papercraft Skull (with Articulated Jaw) - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 12:00 PM
DIY Projects, Paper Crafts |
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Numbers LED clock
Scott writes in -
This clock is a nifty, simple concept that could easily be reMade for a whole lot less than £75--and be done before the official product hits the shelves in a week!Numbers LED clock - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 11:00 AM
DIY Projects |
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PicoBotz- Build-it-yourself programmable robot
Dirkus writes -
Edmund Scientific is running a sale on the PicoBotz robot kit. They're knocking it down from $99 to $77, which isn't bad. The kit, once assembled, operates in three modes: obstacle avoidance, sound control, and line following. With the addition of a Windows PC, you can use the included serial cable and software to program the robot for other tasks with a set of 180 instructions. Sounds like a good gift for the robotics geek in your life, available for only $77 while stock holds out.PicoBotz- Build-it-yourself programmable robot - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 10:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Robotics |
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Sotavento - what does a tree sound like?
If trees made music..
Sotavento is an artistic sound abstraction of the passionate and endless relationship between millions of trees and one single, inexorable wind, a wind that we all share. We establish an Internet-based, real-time movement communication between moving trees located in different countries. The trees' "dance" is tracked down by two dual-axis accelerometers, each fixed to the tip of a branch. We use the complex branch movements to generate or to trigger sounds. In this installation a tree is a self-replicant sound maker of its own dance. The audience can perceive the relation between the "dance" of the tree and the music it produces. Even is there is no wind, the tree in Mexico can "ask" (via Internet) for movements to a tree in Italy and generate its sounds with this information. The sounds are to be listened thanks to a set of four speakers installed around the tree.Sotavento - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 09:00 AM
Arts, Music |
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Early electronic handheld games
Great (funny) gallery of early electronic handheld games, which ones did you have? Or for the youngins' here, which ones are you going to circuit bend? - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 08:00 AM
Electronics, Gaming, Retro |
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HOW TO - Use a wrist watch as a compass
Handy! How to use a wrist watch as a compass - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 07:00 AM
DIY Projects |
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Belt operated by clock feeds aquarium fish automatically
This is great, the food rolls down the belt and drops into the tank! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 06:00 AM
DIY Projects, Modern Mechanix, Retro |
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Reaching out to Makers in Texas
In preparation for Maker Faire in Austin October 20-21, Dale will be going to Texas in late August and September. We've already spent a lot of time in Austin rounding up makers. Now we want to make sure we reach makers from the entire state of Texas. Are you a maker who lives in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio? Are you involved in making things at Rice or Texas A&M? If so, we'd like to hear from you so we can encourage you to to come to Maker Faire.
If there's interest, we can make plans to meet groups of local makers on one of my upcoming trips. We can organize a meeting in a coffee shop or pub. If you live or work in one of these cities or universities, please contact us. Also, please feel free to send me introductions to makers that should be invited to participate in Maker Faire. You can also direct your fellow makers to the Maker Faire entry form. Our deadline for open entries closes TODAY August 15. We will continue to take entries by invitation after that date.
So please help us make sure we see all of Texas at Maker Faire. We've already got a great program lined up but we're always looking to discover more makers - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 05:00 AM
Announcements, Maker Faire |
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The Hyposurface (video)
Hyposurface is freaking cool -
HypoSurface is the World's first display system where the screen surface physically moves! Information and form are linked to give a radical new media technology: an info-form device.The Hyposurface - Link.The surface behaves like a precisely controlled liquid: waves, patterns, logos, even text emerge and fade continually within its dynamic surface. The human eye is drawn to physical movement, and this gives HypoSurface a basic advantage over other display systems.
As a digital device, any input (sound, movement, an Internet feed...) can be linked to any output (logos, patterns, text...) This offers full interactivity with an audience, and a simple User Interface allows HypoSurface to be 'tuned' to any event, its wide range of effects choreographed easily (by you…)
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 04:00 AM
Arts, Made On Earth |
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HOW TO - Make a cardboard stand up of someone
Here are a few different ways to make a cardboard stand up of yourself. I had heard about a fellow who made ones of his kids and placed them near the end of his driveway to make speeding cars slow down, apparently it works, but the drivers complained - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 03:00 AM
DIY Projects, Instructables |
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Behind MAKE - a chat with Dale
Dale Dougherty (our publisher @ MAKE) was interviewed by the North American Publishing Company about MAKE, it's a good read if you're interested about some of the things we do here... Dale fact #23: He has sheep, and they were recently sheered (pictured here) - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 02:00 AM
Announcements |
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Mac mini meets Corvette
Andrew writes -
After much research and consideration I decided the proper replacement for my dying iPod was to install an Apple Mac mini in my Corvette. I relied on a number of resources to gather information and help make decisions on what to buy and how to overcome all of the little challenges associated with such a custom system. In a series of blog posts I'll be sharing my approach and progress on the project. When complete I'll consolidate the posts into a single resource in hopes of spreading the knowledge I found elsewhere and also hoping to provide a few new ideas.Mac mini meets Corvette - [via] Link.
Related:
DeLorean Mac Mini - Link.
TONS of mac mini projects - Link.
From the pages of MAKE:
Making a Macswagen. MAKE 03 - page 54. Adding a Mac mini to a VW: a pro tells us how he did it. Matt Turner is a professional fabricator and installer of mobile electronics. He's been working in the industry for 12 years and has built numerous award-winning show vehicles. His latest project brings hope to all car owners hoping to Macify their ride. Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition or get MAKE 03 @ the Maker store.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 01:00 AM
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Anatomy tattoos
We posted up the science tattoos last week, so I suppose it's only fair to point to these science-like tats... The arm one is my favorite - Link.
Related:
Branded with science - Link.
DIY Tattoo'er - Link.
Kurt, the tattoo-robot - Link.
Tattoo kit for kids (DIY Miami Ink!) - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 15, 2007 12:00 AM
Arts, Science |
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August 14, 2007
Bug labs - hardware, first look
Bug labs had a well attended get together in NYC, this was the first time they've shown real hardware in public, so it was pretty interesting to talk to their CEO Peter and their marketing fellow Jeremy about where they're going... The goal is to make it easy for people to use modules like GPS, camera, Wi-Fi, screens, keyboards, etc all in the eclipse (open IDE) environment with everything being a web service of some sort. So, programmers being able to do hardware easier. They said everything will be open source - schematics, source and board files. I would like to see a working prototype once they're ready as well as more details, but I'm glad they're showing as much as they can, when they can as they move along. The event was packed, maybe 50+ people all there to hear more about open source hardware, in the VC circles and in hip publications open source hardware is gaining more attention - should be interesting to see what happens. Here are a few more photos.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 14, 2007 08:00 PM
Events, Open source hardware |
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Tutorial on the 128x128 Nokia LCD display
Our friends over at Sparkfun have put up an excellent PDF tutorial on interfacing with the Nokia 128x128 LCD display (or knock-offs thereof). SparkFun sells such a knock-off for a mere $20.
Nokia 6100 LCD Display Driver Tutorial [PDF] - Link
Color LCD 128x128 Nokia Knock-Off - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Aug 14, 2007 08:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Mobile |
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Simple robot how-to
David writes -
This tutorial will show you how to make a very simple robot that will avoid obstacles on the ground. It uses no microcontrollers, no servos, and there is no need to program. The simple design make its an ideal project for those wanting to tryout robotics and also makes a great weekend project. After building one you can probably make a second one in less than 10 minutes.Simple Robot How-To - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 14, 2007 07:00 PM
Altoids and tin cases, Crafts, Electronics, Robotics |
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