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November 30, 2007
Blip Festival 2007 - schedule for tonight!
Here's the schedule for tonight @ the Blip Festival 2007, I'm a fan of Loud Objects, see you there! ... - Link.
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Nov 30, 2007 05:00 PM
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Make a Repstrap (Part 2) - Weekend Projects Podcast
In this Weekend Projects podcast I'll walk you through the different parts of the hardware on the reprap. You'll want to take a look at the pdf for parts lists and more detailed info to get started on the hardware for this project. The software is still in development and until then you should be able to get your reprap working as a McWire Mill until the code gets done. Remember this is an experimental research community project! I really like this design. It's solid, easy to take apart and put together. It's also relatively transportable.
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Nov 30, 2007 11:02 AM
MAKE Podcast, Robotics, Weekend Projects |
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Bicycles that carry powerful beats
Great NY Times article about bike stereos, photo Tyler Hicks/The New York Times -
A new biker gang is roaming the streets of Richmond Hill, Queens. This crew of mostly teenagers can be seen riding along 103rd Avenue just west of the Van Wyck Expressway. The bikes roar, but the booming sound has nothing to do with engines — because there are no engines. They are ordinary bicycles, not motorcycles, although these contraptions look and sound more like rolling D.J. booths. They are outfitted with elaborate stereo systems installed by the youths.Bicycles That Carry Powerful Beats, and Even a Rider or Two - New York Times - [via] Link.
Thump:
DIY Bike stereo - Link.
Ultra-light/ultra-efficient pimped-out bike stereo system - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 11:00 AM
Bicycles |
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Make a Repstrap (Part 2) - Weekend Projects PDFcast
Here's what the underside of the bot looks like. You can see the iron pipes that work as a base, the lasercut platforms, and the skate bearings that make it move silky smooth.
Zach of the Reprap foundation has done a lot of work to get ordering the Repstrap's parts organized. He's put together a really easy way to order the stuff from McMaster Carr. I chose regular shipping and it arrived the next day in NYC and then I brought everything to Europe to work on in a Pelican case. - Link
Photo Credit: Jay
In the PDF you can read about some of the obstacles overcome in making this bot, but those aside, the best part of this project was the awesome team that pulled together to work on it. The folks at Metalab, GRL Vienna, and Monochrom came together to make this project happen. At one time there were about 12 people all working on the project at 3 in the morning and the focus and excitement in the air was tangible. This project is on the same level as the drawbot and the near-space balloon. In all three of these projects, I've made great new friends out of sheer necessary and desperate collaboration. It's been super fun! I recommend doing ambitious projects as a team!
I got my steppers donated to me from Marius at the metalab. They were sourced from 2 broken printers and a scanner. The important thing when you are looking for bipolar steppers is that they have 4 wires coming out of them. This indicates that they are bipolar steppers.
There is more information about steppers for you to check out here. - Link
Dowload the PDF and start ordering up your parts to get your Repstrap robot hardware going! - PDF Link
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Nov 30, 2007 10:05 AM
MAKE PDF, MAKE Podcast, Weekend Projects |
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LED Christmas Lights and how to fix them
David writes in -
Here's page & description of how LED Christmas lights work. I found this site while searching for a way to repair a string of LED lights. This answered a lot of questions I had, like why the LED lights flicker, and why there is no obvious transformer or voltage converter in the string.LED Christmas Lights and how to fix them - Link.
They also have a page on incandescent Christmas lights and how to troubleshoot/repair them.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 09:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Holiday projects |
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Paper craft space vehicles
Here's a page of ultra-detailed (free) and accurate card models of various space vehicles, including the Shuttle and ISS! Thanks Willem - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 08:00 AM
Paper Crafts, Science, Transportation |
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DIY Meter information station
This is an implementation and expansion of the 'Net Meter Data' project from Tom Igoe. The original project can be found in 'Making Things Talk' and MAKE 11, nice work LeLand! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 07:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Oscilloscope clock
Jon sent in this nice oscilloscope clock that uses a four-tube oscilloscope with PIC and DAC for clock vectors - Link.
Related:
Oscilloscope clock - Link.
Oscilloscope alarm clock project... - Link.
$35 AVR Oscilloscope clock kit - Link.
AVR Oscilloscope clock - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 06:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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DIY "Dirt-E" bike conversion
FrankG the prolific e-modder writes in -
This page details the initial mods and configuration of a low power Dirt-E Bike (electric powered). The central idea was to resurrect a trashed Kawasaki KE-175 that I salvaged from a scrap yard into a more modern ride.DIY "Dirt-E" bike conversion - Link.
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Nov 30, 2007 05:00 AM
DIY Projects, Green, Transportation |
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OK Go LED jackets
One of my favorite makers, Waldemeyer, made an AMAZING set of LED jackets for the band OK Go - Link & gallery to more of his stuff.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 04:00 AM
Arts, Wearables |
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Photos and more from BLIP 2007
Day 1 of BLIP over - Here are some photos and couple videos to give you an idea of the electronic mayhem attacking my eyes and ears here - Link (photos tagged with blipfestival2007 in my photoset).
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 03:00 AM
Events, Music |
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The stunning temples secretly carved out below ground by 'paranormal' eccentric
Amazing underground art, made by an insurance salesman! -
Nestling in the foothills of the Alps in northern Italy, 30 miles from the ancient city of Turin, lies the valley of Valchiusella. Peppered with medieval villages, the hillside scenery is certainly picturesque.The stunning temples secretly carved out below ground by 'paranormal' eccentric, thanks Stephen and Shawn! - Link.But it is deep underground, buried into the ancient rock, that the region's greatest wonders are concealed.
Few have been granted permission to see these marvels.
Indeed, the Italian government was not even aware of their existence until a few years ago.
But the 'Temples of Damanhur' are not the great legacy of some long-lost civilisation, they are the work of a 57-year-old former insurance broker from northern Italy who, inspired by a childhood vision, began digging into the rock.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 02:00 AM
Arts, Made On Earth |
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DIY Can cooler mod
Here's a mod for a can cooler using a rapid prototyping machine (a Genisys xs 3D printer) and a foam can cozy, thanks Ken! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 01:00 AM
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Hacking the Tassimo single-serve coffee machine
Chris writes in -
I've been working on reverse-engineering the Braun Tassimo T1200/T1400 hot beverage system from its barcoded T-DISC brewing pods. The barcodes are used to "program" the machine to make a particular beverage using a specific amount of water at a particular temperature and for a certain duration of time. My efforts have been directed at discovering a "map" between the barcodes and how the machine controls its brewing processes. I haven't been entirely successful yet - I've managed to decode the barcodes, and have run some experiments to try and surface some patterns - no dice! Nonetheless, I'd like to put the idea out to Makers to get their feedback and ideas.Hacking the Tassimo single-serve coffee machine - Link.
DIY Coffee collects five hot MAKE magazine projects to supercharge your java:
- Home-Build Coffee Roaster
- Bottomless Espresso Portafilter
- Toaster Tea Popper
- Perfect Espresso Temperature Hack
- Web-Fired Coffee with X10 Automation
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 12:00 AM
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November 29, 2007
Blip Festival 2007 schedule
The Blip festival schedule is now up! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 29, 2007 08:00 PM
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Maker store shipping - get your gifts before Xmas!
Last year, we experienced a lot of packages which were shipped through US mail that were either lost or delayed around Christmas-time, which is why we will be suspending all USPS shipping methods, except Priority Mail in the month of December, and shipping mainly with FedEx. We will be able to supply every customer with a tracking number for their order and ship with guaranteed delivery times with FedEx, ensuring you will get your packages by Christmas. We will resume our regular postal service after the new year. Please note that FedEx does not ship to PO Boxes. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Christmas Delivery Recommendations- (US Delivery):
Order by Dec 18th for FedEx shipping.(Tracking available)
Order by Dec 14th for USPS Priority Mail (Not guaranteed, no tracking).
We have a ton of new stuff at the Maker store be sure to check it out and order soon to save on shipping! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 29, 2007 07:00 PM
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Comments down for now
The first part of our server migration is complete - comments are off for now but will return shortly!
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Nov 29, 2007 06:59 PM
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MAKE table @ BLIP!
Here's our home for the next few days at BLIP @ Eyebeam!
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Nov 29, 2007 05:45 PM
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Blip Festival 2007!
MAKE is kicking it all BLEEPY BLINKY and BLOOPY at the Blip festival! Stop by and visit us, we have a booth here with some discounted MAKE stuff!
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Nov 29, 2007 05:00 PM
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Film can cannon, binge-drinking snacks on bbtv
Today on bbtv, Mark shows you how to make a film can cannon. He builds one from a kit, but you can easily make your own from household items. Followed by a claymation video of snacks at a kegger?
Film Can Cannon / Snack Mansion - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Nov 29, 2007 09:40 AM
Science, Toys and Games |
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