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January 14, 2008
Old TV becomes a bar!
AlpineButterfly writes in -
A good friend of mine offered up an old style cabinet TV.. and for some reason it called out to become a bar! Thank you Sally! This project is an experiment in MANY ways. It's the first time I tackled grouting. First time I've cut glass. First time I sewed a curtain. Because of all these firsts... I was scared to invest moula and the result is that it is also recycled in many ways! The TV insided have been brought away to stay out of a land fill. The shelves, are mostly pieces of old mdf board that have been in the attic since my move... (they weren't deep enough so I ended up gluing multiple ones together). The MP3 player drawer... is a cigar box, found somewhere. The speakers, which you can't seen.. we also an attic find.Old TV becomes a bar! - Link.
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Jan 14, 2008 12:00 PM
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"Easy Button" whoopee cushion
El_roboto_loco writes -
This instructable shows how to take an Easy button, lift the audio from it, then take an electronic whoopee cushion and lift the audio out of that, and then combine the two sound clips using the free sound editor, Audacity, while adding some special effects. Then we'll take the new sound track and record it into a sound module. Finally, we'll put all of that, along with the speaker from the Easy button, into a new button made by combining the Easy button with parts from a WalMart button, which is actually a wall lamp."Easy Button" whoopee cushion - Link.
Related:
Make an "Easy Button" musical interface - Link.
Easy Button Hack - Link.
Easy Button with recordable audio - Link.
Circuit bending is easy - Link.
Home(re)made "Masters of the Universe He Man" alarm clock - Link.
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Jan 14, 2008 10:00 AM
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The adjustable voltage regulator
Neat adjustable voltage regulator, Rason writes -
Many amateurs have stopped by their local Radio Shack store and have noticed the famous LM317T adjustable voltage regulator. But, did you know that all voltage regulators are adjustable? Yes, any IC voltage regulator can be adjusted to a higher voltage than its fixed voltage by just adding a couple of resistors.The adjustable voltage regulator - Link.
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Jan 14, 2008 09:00 AM
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Stainless steel mouse
Thecontaminated writes -
With a bit of free time at your disposal you can redesign all your computer accessories from scratch. And I ain't talking about some crappy modifications - adding switches here and lights there. I'm talking real hard core stuff.Stainless steel mouse - [via] Link.It is stainless steel (stainless steel 18/10 to be precise) right down to its interiors! Even the connector has been cast from steel. This mouse mod is based on Microsoft's IntelliMouse Optical and is USB+PS/2 compatible.
It took the creator nearly 8 months to make this thing. It would be really tough to top that. And as far as its workability is concerned, creator claims that it is ergonomic and fully functional. With all the steel this thing is obviously heavy but its novelty and bling is sure going to add a glint to all the eye cast on it.
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Jan 14, 2008 07:00 AM
Computers, DIY Projects, Electronics |
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SMD Soldering (surface mount device soldering)
SparkFun has a great SMD Soldering lesson (part of their learn how to make a Simon kit class) - Link.
Related:
HOW TO - SMD soldering (Surface mount devices) - Link.
HOW TO - Salvage surface mount components - Link.
Surface mounting with hand-soldering tools - Link.
SMT Soldering time lapse - Link.
Quick helper for surface-mount soldering - Link.
HOW TO - Make a surface mount soldering iron - Link.
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Jan 14, 2008 04:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Kits |
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DIY Magnet sculpture
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Cmorris32839 made a really DIY magnetic sculpture - Link.
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Jan 14, 2008 02:00 AM
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January 13, 2008
Pleo thorocotomy
Pleodream writes -
Since the previous two videos have proven to be so popular we have decided to make a series. Starting with this weekend's episode "Bonez and his Thorocotomy", we will shoot a weekly episode and detail each piece of the Pleo dinosaur. So far we have discovered 1 of Pleo's 6 processors. I have also heard rumblings of a replacement battery pack for Pleo that can make him run twice as long!Pleo thorocotomy - Link.
Related:
From the pages of MAKE:
I, Pleo. Can a machine have a soul? Can it think? Can it laugh and cry, bug you for a snack, tease you, or curl up on your couch and dream robotic dreams? Can you build such a machine? Subscribers—read this article now in your digital edition or get MAKE 08 @ the Maker store.
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Jan 13, 2008 02:00 PM
DIY Projects, Robotics |
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HOW TO - Man an almost-no-solder electronic organ
Mark writes -
You remember Field of Dreams, the baseball fantasy movie where Ray Kinsella heard a voice that whispered, "If you build it, they will come," don't you? Well, ARRL Education and Technology Program Coordinator Mark Spencer, WA8SME, has come up with a successor to his No-Solder Code Practice Oscillator project that--if you build it--is sure to spark delight and interest in children.HOW TO - Man an almost-no-solder electronic organ - Link.
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Jan 13, 2008 07:20 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Music |
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January 12, 2008
HOW TO - Make your own XO laptop bag
Drakemj writes -
The finished product is a custom laptop bag for an OLPC XO laptop computer, but these instructions could probably be modified for many portable electronic devices. The bag core is made of high density foam, reinforced with paperboard. The bag is trimmed in polyester belting, has an adjustable strap, and a parachute buckle closure.HOW TO - Make your own XO laptop bag - Link.
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Jan 12, 2008 11:30 AM
Computers, Crafts, DIY Projects, Instructables |
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The 01-31-07 memorial kit
Never forget 1-31-07 with this memorial kit from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories -
You know what it is. You know you want it. Soldering and batteries (three D cells) required. Kit description: A no-compromise top quality electronic art project. Easy through-hole construction. Basic soldering skill required. You provide tools (solder + iron, clippers). Assembly time: 2 hours. Overall size: twelve by fifteen inches. Mounting holes provided. Hackable. This is a one-time, limited duration, limited run project. It will be over very soon. Order cutoff date: January 20; sooner if we run out.The 01-31-07 memorial kit - Link.
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Jan 12, 2008 12:38 AM
Culture jamming, DIY Projects, Electronics |
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January 11, 2008
HOW TO - Make a color sensor from a reversed LED and Op amp
David writes -
One of the first lessons that an electronics student learns is that an LED provides light from current flow. But, did you know that an LED put in backwards provides current flow from light? Yes! It's true.HOW TO - Make a color sensor from a reversed LED and Op amp - Link.
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Jan 11, 2008 07:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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DIY Tilt sensing mouse
Here's a great DIY tilt sensing mouse made with an Arduino - [via] Link.
Related:
Arduino @ MAKE - Link.
Get started with Arduino with the MAKE guide! - Link.
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Jan 11, 2008 06:00 AM
Arduino, DIY Projects, Electronics, Open source hardware |
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Making synthetic holograms with a CNC mill
Doc writes in -
Making lo-rez holograms on a CNC - Figured you guys might get a kick out of this, as the fellow not only made his own CNC mill (including using homebrew laser interferometry to determine how flat the table is, and anodizing it himself) but has recently been experimenting with CNC engraving.Making synthetic holograms with a CNC mill - Link.
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Jan 11, 2008 05:00 AM
DIY Projects, Imaging |
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HOW TO - Make fireballs
Here's a cool video on how to make fireballs, catchy music too.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 03:00 AM
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TV-B-Gone tampon case
I had some extra real estate in my tampon case, so I assembled my new TV-B-Gone kit inside. I pulled out the button and aimed it slightly downward, so it can be activated by items on a table like the base of a wine glass or silverware, for going incognito in a restaurant. - Link.
Related:
TV-B-Gone kit at the maker store - Link.
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Jan 11, 2008 02:30 AM
Culture jamming, DIY Projects, Electronics, Open source hardware |
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January 10, 2008
Cheap DIY laser cutter
Lamedust writes -
This project demonstrates a simple hack to create a large format laser cutter utilizing all the scrap electronics you may have lying around. If you have a broken scanner or two, the cost can be just about 30 dollars for the entire project.Cheap DIY laser cutter - Link.
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Jan 10, 2008 01:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Instructables |
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"We Hate Glue" - 80's arcade paper models
James writes -
This is my bar in Sunny Spain. And this is the second exhibition i have held. It is called We Hate Glue, and its a competition I did to see which was the best design on paper model of an 80s arcade machine. You can see examples of the entries and also download the pdf to try one yourself. All you have to do is cut out and assenble. No glue required. Thanks for your time. You have an amazing site with tones of interesting things, keep the great work up."We Hate Glue" - 80's arcade paper models - Link.
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Jan 10, 2008 12:00 PM
DIY Projects, Paper Crafts |
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Flying saucer made from old satellite dishes
Merriwether writes in -
One maker's quest for adventure in the wilds surrounding Houston, TX. I also make assorted homemade gear such as woodgas stoves and a home-built MIOX water purifier. Oh, it also shows my brother's flying saucer made from two old, 10' satellite dishes.Merriwether's Journal: Making - Link.
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Jan 10, 2008 08:00 AM
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HOW TO - Make video spy glasses
Simple mod on a cheap camera to make a pair of video/audio recording spy glasses - Link.
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Jan 10, 2008 07:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Imaging |
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HOW TO - Make a WebVisitors blinker
Dimme writes in -
WebVisitors blinker is a quick 'n' dirty Arduino project. Something very easy to do to get started with Arduino. If you have a web server where you live you can see when somebody visits your web site in real time. It gives you a warm feeling of knowing that somebody visits your web site.HOW TO - Make a WebVisitors blinker - Link.
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Jan 10, 2008 06:00 AM
Arduino, DIY Projects, Electronics, Online |
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