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Weekend Project: Beetlebot

Simple robot from your parts bin that avoids obstacles. Thanks go to Jerome Demers for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.

To download the Beetlebot video, click here or subscribe in iTunes.

Check out the complete Beetlebot article in MAKE, Volume 12 or you can also see it in our Digital Edition.

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In the Maker Shed: The Make Beetlebot Bundle

Posted by KipKay | Nov 20, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Beetlebot (PDF)

Simple robot from your parts bin that avoids obstacles.
Thanks go to Jerome Demers for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | Nov 20, 2009 05:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Lost Screw Finder

Ever have a screw loose? If so, you might need this easy to build attachment to help you find that screw -- including plastic ones that a magnet would miss.
Thanks go to Frank Ford for the original article in MAKE, Volume 13.
To download The Lost Screw Finder video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Lost Screw Finder article in MAKE, Volume 13 and you
can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Nov 13, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Lost Screw Finder (PDF)

Ever have a screw loose? If so, you might need this easy to build attachment to help you find that screw -- including plastic ones that a magnet would miss.
Thanks go to Frank Ford for the original article in MAKE, Volume 13.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | Nov 13, 2009 05:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Making Char Cloth

Learn how to make a cheap and effective fire starter made from an old t-shirt.
To download The Char Cloth video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
See Char Cloth in action with the Fire Piston from William Gurstelle.
For more info on what Swedish Fire Steel is, check out this article.

Posted by KipKay | Nov 6, 2009 05:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing

Annoy your friends or co-workers with this high-tech practical joke.
Thanks go to Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
To download The Evasive Beeping Thing video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Evasive Beeping Thing article in MAKE, Volume 14 and you
can see that in our Digital Edition.

Here is a link for the corrected schematic.
Use it rather than the schematic in the PDF or article.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 30, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing (PDF)

Annoy your friend or co-worker with this high-tech practical joke.
Thanks go to Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Here is a link for the corrected schematic.
Use it rather than the schematic in the PDF or article.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 30, 2009 05:00 AM
MAKE PDF, MAKE Podcast | Permalink | Comments (1) | Suggest a Site

Weekend Project: The Atlatl

Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device that hurls spears at up to 100mph.
Thanks go to Daryl Hrdlicka for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
To download The Atlatl video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Atlatl article in MAKE, Volume 12
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | Oct 23, 2009 05:01 AM
MAKE Podcast, MAKE Video, Weekend Projects | Permalink | Comments (5) | Suggest a Site

Weekend Project: The Atlatl (PDF)

Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device that hurls spears at up to 100mph.
Thanks go to Daryl Hrdlicka for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.