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January 3, 2008
Aerocivic - green modded Honda Civic
Darin writes -
Photos & details of a 15 year old Honda Civic, radically aerodynamically modified for increased fuel economy. The owner reports coast-down testing indicates the co-efficient of drag has dropped from .34 to .17 - better than GM's ill-fated, and super-slippery EV1 electric car. With fuel economy instrumentation, the owner claims "Approximate mileage on a flat road at 85F ... 85mpg at 70mph".Aerocivic - modded Honda Civic - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 3, 2008 12:00 AM
DIY Projects, Green, Transportation |
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January 2, 2008
Joule Thief flashlight
Maker Jimmie Rodgers posted this flashlight variation of the Joule Thief to the MAKE Flickr pool.
Joule Thief - Link
Related:
- Make a Joule Thief - Weekend Projects Video Podcast - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 2, 2008 02:00 PM
Electronics, MAKE Podcast, Weekend Projects |
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Wikiffiti: [citation needed] stickers
Matt posted up this great idea:
One of my favorite quirks about Wikipedia is the little [citation needed] tags that users can place in an article, indicating that a dubious claim needs a reference. One day an idea struck -- what statements are more dubious or outright ridiculous than those in advertisements? In true wiki fashion, the final placement of the stickers is a collaborative effort, now distributed and anonymous. If anyone sees one somewhere, please make a photo! I've been tagging my photoset on Flickr with citationneeded and wikiffiti -- more should start showing up in the next few weeks. I'm also providing the source Photoshop file (or as pdf) for anyone who wants to print their own batch.Wikipedia [citation needed] stickers - Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 2, 2008 07:00 AM
Arts |
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Turn your Wii classic controller into a Wiimote wannabe
Here's a nice project on how to add some sparkle to your classic Wii controller with some LEDs to make it look more like the Wiimote.
Classic Wii Controller LED Mod - Link, [via]
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jan 2, 2008 03:00 AM
Toys and Games |
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HOW TO - Make a homemade battery using fermented grass
Here's how to make a homemade battery using fermented grass cut from your lawn, thanks Franco - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 2, 2008 01:00 AM
DIY Projects, Green |
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Brainwaves become commands
Martijn writes -
NeuroSky has made a system which can turn brainwaves into commands. This is a revolutionary technique that will have a big impact on all kinds of markets. The gaming industry for instance: playing games without a game controller. But also the elderly can benefit from techniques like this: not physically having to move to control electronic devices/machines around the house. Watch the videos. Must see.Brainwaves become commands - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 2, 2008 12:00 AM
Arts, DIY Projects |
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January 1, 2008
Revisiting the "Editor's Choice" winners
While you're busy digesting your New Year's feast (or nursing last year's hangover), why not check out the amazing Makers who won Editor's Choice "Blue Ribbons" at this year's Maker Fair Austin. It's quite a cavalcade of stars and you may have missed some in the flurry of post-Faire postings.
[Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!]
Editor's Choice Ribbons Awarded at Maker Faire Austin - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 1, 2008 02:00 PM
Maker Faire, Makers |
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How To Make Your Own Bullet Time Rig
Graffiti Research Lab posted step by step instructions on how to make your own bullet time rig aka The Ghetto Matrix on Instructables. They designed it for a hip hop video directed by Dan Melamid and featuring Styles P, AZ and Large Professor. Link.
Related
The Hardest video - high res
The Hardest video - low res
Graffiti Research Lab
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Jan 1, 2008 11:30 AM
Instructables |
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HOW TO - Make your own LED camera light for only $2
Mike writes -
Ever since digital cameras took decent video I stopped carrying around my DV video camera and instead use my point and shoot digital camera to take a few minutes of MOV or MPG video here and there. The only problem is my digicam is not equipped with a light to brighten up the videos I take indoors. So a while ago I searched for an LED light to use with my digital camera and I found one company camerabright.com that makes one that you screw into the tripod mount standard on all cameras. It costs about $30 to $40 bucks, has 4 white LEDs and takes 6 CR2032 coin cell batteries. I thought the price was ok, but there were some things I didn’t like about it and other people have also commented on. So I decided to make my own and show you how.HOW TO - Make your own LED camera light for only $2 - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 1, 2008 03:00 AM
DIY Projects, Imaging |
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Apple II rocks the tv game show world
Make your own version of the audience polling system used in such game shows as "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "Power of 10" with your old Apple II. Although this hack is old, it still rings true to our heart about resurrecting old technology and putting it to good use such as in the high powered world of television game shows.
Gameshow System - Link
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jan 1, 2008 03:00 AM
Computers |
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