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October 2, 2006
Scare tactics & haunted hacks
Pop Sci has some scare tactics & haunted hacks to get you started with your Halloween projects - "Motion-triggered monster heads, a witches' brew of liquid nitrogen, a projector rigged for fright, and more. Here, our favorite high-tech haunting tricks made easy" - Link.
Stay tuned for our MAKE & CRAFT contests, we're going to announce it in the next day or so!
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Oct 2, 2006 04:56 AM
DIY Projects, Halloween, Holiday projects |
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LED Triklits video
Remember those awesome color changing LEDs on a string? John has a video review of them, he writes - "I just uploaded a much better quality video of the Triklits set I bought from www.triklits.com a few weeks ago. First I talk about the programmable nature of the lights, then I talk about the built in animations. For the code I demonstrate in the video, see this post." - Link.
Pervious:
TRIKLITS - Color changing LED light strings - Link.
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Oct 2, 2006 01:32 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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October 1, 2006
Mercury driven motor
Here's a simple motor you can make, if you happen to have a large quantity of mercury laying around, which you probably don't have, so check out how it works from our pals at Popular Science - "Mercury used to be lots of fun--before we knew that it could kill you. In this simple electric motor, current running through the wire into 60 pounds of merÂcury causes the wire to revolve around a magnet..." - Link.
Related:
- HOW TO - Make the simplest electric motor - Link.
- HOW TO - Make a simple electric motor - Link.
- HOW TO - Simple DC Motor Controller - Link.
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Oct 1, 2006 02:34 PM
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Pumpkin spider
Tool using animal has a cute PVC based pumpkin spider Instructable... - "You'll need 16 3' sections of one inch pvc, 8 6" pieces, 8 90deg elbows, and 8 45deg elbows. You can see from the pic how it's assembeled the 6" sections are shoved into the ground to support the legs, the pumpkin is just set on top, with a smaller carved pumpkin used as a head." - Link.
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Oct 1, 2006 11:01 AM
DIY Projects, Halloween, Holiday projects |
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Shake it like a Tic-Tac! (Rechargeable led flashlight powered by magnets in a Tic-Tac case)
MrMunki just posted up one of my (now) favorite Instructables a "rechargeable led flashlight powered by magnets housed in the obligatory mints container" Thanks Trebuchet03! - Link.
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Oct 1, 2006 08:16 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Instructables |
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September 30, 2006
Self charging LED cactus
Here's a cactus that lights up when it is dark, MAKE Flickr photo pool member Mleak writes - "First electronics project. During the day, when the (living) cactus gets sunlight, it charges itself up. In the night, when there's no more sunlight, the cactus lights itself with an LED. - Link.
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Sep 30, 2006 03:32 PM
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HOW TO - Build an Intel 8008 computer "Clock"
Len writes - "Here' how to build an Intel 8008 computer that displays the time of day. This is the most authoritative site on the Internet for Intel 8008 design information. Complete schematics, software, and reference material are included." - Link.
Related:
Other clock projects, how-tos and mods - Link.
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Sep 30, 2006 12:02 PM
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2-XL laptop bag
I spent a good part of my only-child-childhood with this "robot" called 2-XL from Mego Corporation - I buy old ones off eBay for parts / projects and I finally got around to starting my 2-XL laptop bag project. I bought this green bag specifically because it was "2-XL green" and started to outfit it with the face plate from a broken bot.
The lights light up for now and eventually they'll only light up when there is a free open Wi-Fi hotspot.
Future versions may use the magnetic tape as fabric and other parts to really geek out...
From Wikipedia "2-XL, in its initial release, was an educational 8-Track based toy, in the shape of a robot that was introduced originally in 1978. 2-XL was the brainchild of Dr. Michael J. Freeman who felt that toys should be both fun and educational at the same time. By utilizing the various tracks on the magnetic audio tapes he could make the toy both interactive and fun for the would be kids at home playing with it.
Even the name, 2-XL, has a double meaning. One to sound like that of a Sci-Fi type robot and it also is supposed to sound like it is said, "To Excel" meaning that this robot will offer education and knowledge.
The toy was released in two different time periods. The original release in 1978 was produced by a toy company called Mego Corporation. It would later be brought back onto the market in 1992 by Tiger Electronics with an updated look and used cassette tapes rather than 8-Track."
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Sep 30, 2006 02:16 AM
DIY Projects, Robotics |
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HOW TO - Make Elephant dung paper
We're always exploring new options for the type of paper we use for MAKE... Here's how to make paper from elephant dung... Thanks San! - Link.
Related:
Elephant Dung Paper - Link.
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Sep 30, 2006 12:54 AM
DIY Projects, Paper Crafts |
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September 29, 2006
HOW TO - Make a versatile and low cost digital counter
Trebuchet03 writes - "This hack will transform a cheap easily sourced calculator into a versatile counting machine. It can be used as a cheap method to measure distance using a wheel, reed switch and magnet (think bike odometer)." - Link.
Clever, it counts by adding +1.
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Sep 29, 2006 07:20 PM
Bicycles, DIY Projects, Instructables |
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Aluminum tube makes awesome flutes
Eric made a couple of flutes with wood and aluminum tube. He says they're easy to play and sound great. On his site he included tips on achieving the correct tuning too... - Link.
Related:
- FolkUrban Music - DIY instruments - Link.
- Make your own musical instruments - Link.
- Weird Instruments - Link.
- Collection of Homemade Instruments - Link.
- Musical Instruments: PVC Recorder - Link.
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Sep 29, 2006 04:27 PM
DIY Projects, Music |
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Geiger counter mods
David writes - "This site provides step-by-step instructions on modifying a Civil Defense CD V-700 Geiger counter into a unit with digital readout compatible with Geiger tubes and scintillation probes." - Link.
Related:
- Geiger counter (analog) CPU meter - Link.
- Tablet PC Geiger counter - Link.
- Geiger Countering on planes - Link.
- The GeigerPod - Link.
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Sep 29, 2006 02:14 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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HOW TO - Make a magnetic tool rack
Packrathacker writes - "Here's a thrifty, nifty method to make a good looking tool rack for your lab, garage or shop using recycled materials and magnets." - Link.
Related:
The Maker's Ultimate Tools - The tools we use -- or wish we could get our hands on. MAKE 03 -Page 44.
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Sep 29, 2006 01:31 PM
DIY Projects, Instructables, Toolbox |
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HOW TO - Make your own Wolverine retractable claws
Wow, check out Nate's amazing Wolverine costume complete with retractable claws... - "The outfit was visualized, conceived, and conceptualized entirely by Nate, as were the claws. However, Nate did pick up quite a bit of help along the way as friends came forward to participate in the creation of what many said was "The most accurate costume I have ever seen..."" [via] - Link.
And.... Halloween is fast approaching, a "maker" holiday if there ever was one! Have a great spooky project, hack, tip, costume idea, favorite material or tool related to Halloween? Email me and also stay tuned for a fun MAKE & CRAFT Halloween contest!
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Sep 29, 2006 12:41 PM
DIY Projects, Halloween, Holiday projects |
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MAKE Controller kit (resources)...
The folks at MakingThings updated the MAKE controller kit site a bit, if you have a MAKE controller, or are curious what you can do with one check it out... This next generation of controllers is fully programmable and runs on a much more powerful processor, while still providing a simple interface to a variety of desktop programming environments such as Max/MSP, Flash, and Processing. [via] - Link.
Related:
- Want to make a robot that can draw images for you? The MAKE Drawbot was made using the controller kit! - Link.
- MAKE controller kit - Link.
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Sep 29, 2006 09:50 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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September 28, 2006
HOW TO - Make a $50 mountain bike video camera
Pete got MAKE 07 and used the article to build is own $50 mountain bike video camera, he writes - "The article explained how to convert a $30 "one time use" digital video camera into a reusable camcorder for less and a couple of bucks in parts. WOW! That's cool. I already own a couple of video cameras but they are relegated to boring tasks like taping my kid's birthday parties. But, a $30 video camera could be placed into all kids of compromising situations with little downside at all. Shooting and Mountain Biking are my favorite hobbies so I combined them to make a $50 Mountain Bike Video Camera. Following is a diary of how I did it. " - Link.
More:
From the pages of MAKE:
- Rocket-Launched Camcorder. Hack a $30, single-use camcorder to make it reusable, then launch it up in a model rocket and capture thrilling astronaut's view footage of high-speed neighborhood escape and re-entry. MAKE 07 - Page 78.
- How To How-to - Use a head-mounted video camera to produce instructions for making things. MAKE 07 - Page 46.
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Sep 28, 2006 10:33 PM
Bicycles, DIY Projects, Electronics, Imaging |
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Technical Video Rental - Customer interview series
Technical Video Rental has a fantastic customer interview series with a lot of insight and stories on how Makers are working on their projects and using the videos (DVDs) you can rent from them like running lathes, making glass beads, welding steel, oil painting, building guitars...
- Lori Greenberg, bead working.
- Mikey Sklar of Electric Clothing.
- Alisha Clarke, pottery.
- Brian Goergen, Shelby clone restoration.
- Dave Lemaster, "English Trade Gun".
- Jason Runcie, making fiberglass wings for a costume.
- John Welsch, gunsmithing.
- Dawn Ceccacci of Dawn's Glass Art.
- Dave Evers, hombrew CNC machine.
- Chris Reynolds, CNC machine.
- Beki Gray, glass worker.
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Sep 28, 2006 06:23 PM
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Electric Jeep Cherokee
C Connors writes - "Nick Viera converted his old Jeep to ev during his junior year in high school. According to Nick, he got 17-20 miles per gallon before converting to electric. 13 cents a mile for gas powered, 4 cents a mile for electric powered. No more emissions, no outrageous complexity, no noise in the ev. There are a lot of jeep Cherokees on the road... His is an extensive site with lots of photos and good text explaining what he did and why." - Link.
Related:
- Light Electric Vehicle - Link.
- Adriondack chair electric vehicle - Link.
- Mobilty scooter to light electric vehicle mod - Link.
- The Open Source Car: a Design Brief - Link.
- Electric Avenue - Link.
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Sep 28, 2006 03:39 PM
DIY Projects, Transportation |
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HOW TO - Build a better bat costume (from an umbrella!)
Lenore writes - "Halloween is coming right up, so it is time to post one of our favorite costumes to help get everyone in the spirit. This is a darned good looking bat costume you can make from a hoodie and an umbrella. Yes, similar costumes have been made before. Even Martha's done it. However, our version is better. Forget instructions that call for elastic harnesses and throwing out the "insides" of the umbrella. You don't need elastic, and the umbrella parts are absolutely essential. Those extra ribs make extra big bat ears. The only raw materials that you will need are an umbrella and a hooded zippered sweatshirt. You will also need some tools and supplies: needle and thread, pins, pliers, scissors, and something to cut the umbrella ribs, such as tin snips, bolt cutters, or cutting pliers." - Link.
Related:
- Photos the bat costume in the MAKE pool - Link.
- Halloween projects, how-tos, articles and more - Link.
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Sep 28, 2006 01:31 PM
DIY Projects, Halloween, Holiday projects |
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HOW TO - Make a vinyl pencil case
Splityarn has a fun Instructable on making your own custom vinyl pencil case... - "When all the ads on TV start playing the back to school tune, I can't help but get giddy at the prospect of new school supplies. Mmmm, fresh Laurentien pencil crayons and brand new Bic ultra fine point pens. I used to use one of those plaid pencil cases in my binder in elementary school (didn't everyone?) so I thought I might try to replicate one for my knitting and sewing design binder. 'Course the new one is a fair bit hipper than plain ol' 70's plaid." - Link & photos.
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Sep 28, 2006 11:54 AM
DIY Projects, Instructables |
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