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August 15, 2008
Weekend Project: Making Biodiesel
Make your own backyard biodiesel. It's easy to make a small batch that will work in any diesel engine. You won't need any special equipment--an old juice bottle will serve as the "reactor" vessel--and on such a small scale, you can quickly refine your technique and perform further experiments. Thanks go to Rob Elam for the original article in Make Volume 3
To download Making Biodiesel MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Making Biodiesel article MAKE 03 "Making Biodiesel" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Aug 15, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Making Biodiesel (PDF)
Make your own backyard biodiesel. It's easy to make a small batch that will work in any diesel engine. You won't need any special equipment--an old juice bottle will serve as the "reactor" vessel--and on such a small scale, you can quickly refine your technique and perform further experiments.>br>
Thanks go to Rob Elam for the original article in Make Volume 3
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Aug 15, 2008 06:00 AM
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August 8, 2008
Weekend Project: In-Car Camcorder Mount
Rig an onboard camera like the cops and NASCAR, for 15 bucks.Thanks go to Christophe_Caron for the original article in Make Magazine.
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Check out the In-Car Camcorder Mount article MAKE 13 "In-Car Camcorder Mount" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Aug 8, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: In-Car Camcorder Mount (PDF)
Thanks go to Christophe Caron for the original article in Make Volume 13
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Aug 8, 2008 06:00 AM
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August 4, 2008
MAKE: Television & Project submissions
Coming soon!!! MAKE TV! The video (above) is a preview!
Each week, Make: television will showcase the best projects from Makers who submit their videos, a segment of the show we call Maker Channel.
This segment features the videos made by Makers themselves - a showcase of the "best of the best" of YouTube-style videos. We think this is a great way to see the people behind the projects and we feel it's important to give a little control of the show back to the viewer. To do this, we need your help!
If you've built something inspired, useful, imaginative, ingenious, or just plain clever, share your genius with the world. Produce a one to three minute long video that shows the best thing that you've made and send it to us. If it's really good, we'll use it on Maker Channel and you'll revel in glory and admiration, plus you'll receive a gift certificate to the Maker Shed and a subscription to Make: magazine.
More details at the MAKE: Television & project submissions page!
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Aug 4, 2008 11:00 AM
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August 1, 2008
Weekend Project: Aircraft Band Receiver
Dig out that vintage AM/FM radio and modify it so you can pick up air traffic control communications.Thanks go to Cy Tymony for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download Aircraft Band Receiver MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the HardAircraft Band Receiver article MAKE 09 "Aircraft Band Receiver" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Aug 1, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Aircraft Band Receiver (PDF)
Dig out that vintage AM/FM radio and modify it so you can pick up air traffic control communications.Thanks go to Cy Tymony for the original article in Make Volume 09
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Aug 1, 2008 06:00 AM
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July 25, 2008
Weekend Project: Hard Drive Wind Chimes
Reuse a crashed hard drive or two for a set of wind chimes. Easy to make and sound great. Thanks go to Thomas Arey for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download Hard Drive Wind Chimes MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Hard Drive Wind Chimes article MAKE 12 "Hard Drive Wind Chimes" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Jul 25, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Hard Drive Wind Chimes (PDF)
Reuse a crashed hard drive or two for a set of wind chimes. Easy to make and sound great.
From Make Volume 12 by Thomas Arey. View the PDF
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Jul 25, 2008 06:00 AM
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July 18, 2008
Weekend Project: Styrofoam Plate Speaker
Get surprisingly good sound from disposable picnicware with this easy to make and inexpensive Styrofoam Plate Speaker. Thanks go to José Pino for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download Styrofoam Plate Speaker MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Styrofoam Plate Speaker article MAKE 12 "Styrofoam Plate Speaker" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Jul 18, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Styrofoam Plate Speaker (PDF)
Get surprisingly good sound from disposable picnicware. From Make Volume 12 by José Pino.
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Jul 18, 2008 06:00 AM
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July 14, 2008
Dreams in High Fidelity by Scott Draves (Spot) - A Maker interview
One of my favorites artists just had an opening at NYC's 3LD (Three legged dog) - Scott Draves a.k.a. Spot is best known as the creator of the Electric Sheep, a continually evolving abstract animation with over 60,000 daily participants.
Dreams in High Fidelity is a painting that evolves. The artwork was designed and rendered with the Electric Sheep, a cyborg mind composed of 60,000 computers and people mediated by a genetic algorithm. It's one of the few acceptable uses of "crowd sourcing" I can think of :)
Physically it consists of a small computer driving a large high definition display. The computer creates a continuously morphing, non-repeating, abstract animation. It is not software that you can download, but a custom configured computer preloaded with a large database.
The animations are rendered by the Electric Sheep, but at triple the resolution and with more stately motion. The image quality is striking on a large display. It requires 20x the computation to make a high fidelity sheep, and it shows.
The artist selects his favorite sheep from the archives and public flock, and sends them back to be re-rendered at high fidelity: heaven for an electric sheep. This new flock has grown to 100GB, totaling 18 hours if played end-to-end, and requiring over 200 years to render on a single computer.
A version of Dreams in High Fidelity is at 3LD for the next two weeks - July 11 - July 26, if you're in the area it's worth checking out (night time-ish is best).
Scott's work is "open source" the tools and software can be downloaded by anyone, the "creatures" created are in Creative Commons. Similar to open source hardware Scott makes his living by selling a physical version of the art, an installation, this is one of the reasons it's most interesting to me and I think a glimpse of what's to come for digital artists.
Here's my interview / video with Spot (above). HD version is available on Vimeo and a Quicktime (M4V) is available here.
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Jul 14, 2008 12:00 AM
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July 11, 2008
Weekend Project: Electronic Crickets
Create a nightime chorus of crickets that sing through the night by modifying an ordinary solar powered yard light. Original project by Michael F. Zbyszynski.
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Check out the Electronic Crickets article MAKE 11 "Electronic Crickets" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Jul 11, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Electronic Crickets (PDF)
Create a nightime chorus of crickets by modifying an ordinary solar powered yard light. From Make Volume 11 by Michael F. Zbyszynski. PDF
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Jul 11, 2008 06:00 AM
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July 4, 2008
Weekend Project: Soda Bottle Rocket
With a few empty soda bottles and some PVC pipe, you can build a high-performance water rocket. Original project by Steve Lodefink. The basis for this project's launcher design is the Martinet Launcher
To download Soda Bottle Rocket MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Soda Bottle Rocket article MAKE 05 "Soda Bottle Rocket" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Jul 4, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Soda Bottle Rocket (PDF)
With a few empty soda bottles and some PVC pipe, you can build a high-performance water rocket. From Make Volume 5 by Steve Lodefink. The basis for this project's launcher design is the Martinet Launcher PDF
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Jul 4, 2008 06:00 AM
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July 1, 2008
Fashioning Technology by Syuzi Pakhchyan - CRAFT Video Podcast
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We are excited to announce a new book from CRAFT -- Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro into Smart Crafting by Syuzi Pakhchyan, is available starting today. Learn how to take your craft projects to the next level with "smart" materials where you can create accessories, housewares, and toys that light up, make sounds, or do even more. Fashioning Technology offers jargon-free primers and lots of how-to projects that will have you making -- and even wearing -- functional works of art. Watch this special CRAFT Video Podcast and get a preview with Syuzi herself as she takes you through some of the fun projects!
Buy Fashioning Technology by Syuzi Pakhchyan in the Maker Shed today!
This book demonstrates how to blend sewing and assembly techniques with traditional electronics to assemble simple circuits using conductive thread, solder joints for snaps, and switches for buttons. With the sewing machine as a viable substitute for the soldering iron, you can craft a new generation of objects that are interactive, quirky, and fashion-conscious.
Look for Fashioning Technology Kits soon this Summer in the Maker Shed! For now, check out the rest of our CRAFT Kits.
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Jul 1, 2008 04:30 AM
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June 27, 2008
Weekend Project: Lensless Microscope
Turn a video camera into a lensless miscroscope and record what you see! Fun and easy project. Original project by Tom ZimmermanTo download Lensless Microscope MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Lensless Microscope article MAKE 14 "Lensless Microscope" & You can see that in our digital edition.
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Jun 27, 2008 07:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Lensless Microscope (PDF)
A webcam's image chip is an ultrafine shadow-imaging stage. This version uses a mini CCTV camera and video output so you can record what you see.
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Jun 27, 2008 06:00 AM
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June 20, 2008
Maker's Notebook Pocket - CRAFT Video Podcast
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Love your Maker's Notebook, but wish it had a pocket? Well, in this video I'll show you how easy it is to add your own. This gusseted (accordion-style) pocket will keep you loose papers safe from escape when your notebook is closed.
In the Maker Shed Store:
Pick up The Maker's Notebook ($19.99) for all your ideas, diagrams, patterns, and great references in the backRelated:
- Maker's Notebook online home
- Maker's Notebook released at Maker Faire
- More on the Maker's Notebook
- Cats like the Maker's Notebook too!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 20, 2008 01:00 PM
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Weekend Project: Making Biodiesel
Make your own backyard biodiesel. It's easy to make a small batch that will work in any diesel engine. You won't need any special equipment--an old juice bottle will serve as the "reactor" vessel--and on such a small scale,...
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