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November 9, 2007
Giving the new Apple keyboard a lift
I have (and love) the Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard. The only thing I don't like about it is that it sits a little too low/flat on my desktop. When I saw the new Apple Aluminum keyboard, it looked amazing, but even lower than the DiNovo. Apparently it is. This user gave his Apple board a needed lift by gluing on a pair of Leviton Blank QuickPort Inserts and some LRBs (little rubber feet).
Tilt your Aluminum Apple Keyboard - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Nov 9, 2007 06:00 AM
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HOW TO - Make a sideways room
Got a friend or family member hanging on to reality by his or her fingernails? This ought to seal their fate; a room painted and decorated to look like it's been turned on its side. It gives me a headache just looking at it.
How To Make a Sideways Room - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Nov 9, 2007 05:00 AM
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November 8, 2007
HOW TO - Make a lo-budget humidor
Here's a how-to on making a cigar humidor out of a plastic storage tub, a digital hygrometer/thermometer, and some moisture-makers.
How to Build a Humidor for Cheap: (the Tupperdor) - [via] Link
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Nov 8, 2007 06:00 PM
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Workbench
It's hard to have a workbench, harder if you're in NYC with a small apartment, maybe not so hard if you don't mind living a slightly different way (no TV, use Digikey boxes for tables)... Finally! Here's the workbench I built! I'm about to head out for a trip but I am looking forward to getting back and building a lot of things - Link.
Related:
Make Podcast: Weekend Projects - Make a Workbench - Link.
Simple workbench AND MEGA WORKBENCH ROUND UP - Link.
Workbench - made - Link.
Workbench! - Link.
Simple, quick portable workbench - Link.
Workbench plans - made with Sketchup - Link.
HOW TO - Build a workbench/cart from bed frame angle iron - Link.
DIY Refrigerator workbench - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 05:00 PM
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Frankensteinian knife switch
In this little Ikea hack, a knife switch is used to add some Frankenstein's lab ambiance to a set of Ikea under-counter lights. As noted in the piece, this is only (relatively) safe because this type of lighting uses a wall-wart AC/DC transformer, and even then, you probably wouldn't want this around kids, animals, and you shouldn't mess with it unless you know what you're doing.
Frankenstein light switch - [via] Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Nov 8, 2007 04:00 PM
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Wired Science - High-speed photos with Bre!
Check out Bre on PBS's Wired Science and learn how to take your own high-speed photos! - Link.
High-Speed Photography Kit. As seen in MAKE Vol 4. Take "impossible" pictures, leaving everyone wondering "How did you do that?" Capture high-speed events -- A splash. Popping balloons. Breaking glass. Use your imagination! Adjustable flash controller triggered by light or sound. Kit includes a high-speed flash, disposable camera, flash controller and fully assembled flash trigger that synchronizes the high-speed event and the flash - Link & photos.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 01:00 PM
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HOW TO - Build your own telescope
Jason writes -
When you have more than a passing interest in amateur astronomy, you quickly find that the hobby can get expensive fast, especially when you start dreaming about getting a bigger scope that will collect more light.Maximizing the aperture to cost ratio is the Dobsonian telescope, a simple large-aperture reflector on an alt-azimuth mount, named after John Dobson, a former Hindu monk turned amateur astronomy evangelist. The Dobsonian and its numerous variations are designed to be easily built using inexpensive materials, and it has become one of the favorite tools of the sidewalk astronomer.
John Baichtal at Wired's geekdad blog posted a few resources for building your own Dobsonian today. Of these, Craig Jones' documentation of his own telescope design (pictured above) provides a really nice walkthrough of the telescope making process.
The critical element of any reflector telescope design is its mirrors. It still amazes me, but it's possible for a non-specialist to grind their own mirrors as well. While it takes a significant amount of time and patience, it doesn't take expensive tools or years of experience. In his mirror grinding howto, David Bourgeois writes:
At some point it becomes a fascination for many people to get a better instrument. Unless you have a large pocket book, the only practical way to make a large instrument is on your own. Depending on your resourcefulness and ingenuity, you may save yourself considerable money. The down-side of this is, however, a good bit of time and work. But if the idea of making something accurate to a few millionths of an inch with nothing more than two bits of glass, some common tools, and some jury-rigged testing apparatus appeals to you, then a bit of work won't stand in your way!
Because of the Dobsonian's popularity, there's really a wealth of information and resources available online for building one from the ground up. You'll still be putting money into the right eyepieces, but with a bit of research and time you can gaze at the heavens with a much larger scope than you can afford to buy. All with the satisfaction of having built a precision instrument in your own workshop.
Related:
- Build Your own Dobsonian Telescope - Link
- Craig Jones' Dobsonian Documentation - Link
- Grinding and Testing a Telescope Mirror - Link
- Dobsonian Telescope @ wikipedia - Link
From the Maker store:
Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders
Amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone, and this is the ideal book to get you started. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders offers you a guide to the equipment you need, and shows you how and where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky -- double and multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies - Get it at the Maker Store.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 08:00 AM
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Salt & Pepper film canisters
These Salt & Pepper film canisters are clever, but maybe not $35 clever...Makers you know what to do... - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 06:00 AM
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Roomba 500 series open interface
iRobot published the 500 series (New Roomba) open interface specs, this is GREAT news and I'm thrilled that iRobot keeps opening up the interfaces for their fantastic robotic vacuums - Link (PDF).
Related:
HOW TO - Roomba Bluetooth Interface - Link.
HOW TO - Make a Roomba Serial Interface - Link.
iRobot 500 series - Link.
Open source hardware, what is it? - Link.
More:
Tons and tons of Roomba projects - Link & Roomba Hacking from our pal Todbot - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 05:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Open source hardware, Robotics |
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DIY Enclosures
I haven't used these folks but their selection is really impressive. Might be worth checking out if you need to make or build an enclosure for a project... -
Over 600 unique combinations of options are possible when you choose the DIY-1712 chassis, our most universal chassis. These options include: three base styles, 6 front panels, 8 different knobs, ventilated or blank top panels, and blank, or IEC-cutout rear panels. Our chassis are designed to accommodate both solid state and tube-based equipment, by providing you with the option of a .050" (1.3mm) ventilated top panel, or a blank .080" (2mm) top panel.DIY Enclosures - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 04:00 AM
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DIY Cardboard toy kitchen
Anna writes -
Hi - I don't usually self-promote, but I made a toy kitchen for my daughter entirely from scratch using primarily corrugated cardboard that was salvaged from the dumpster. I covered the pieces in contact paper and joined them together using no glue, no nails, nothing but clever joining cuts, which makes the kitchen entirely disassemblable so it can be packed flat for moving/storage. The structure is all my own design. (Can you tell I'm pretty proud of this?)DIY Cardboard toy kitchen - Link.
Related:
Cardboard and junk mail M1A2 Abrams tank - Link.
Cardboard chair - Link.
MUJI Cardboard speakers - Link.
Make cardboard furniture - Link.
HOW TO - Make a cardboard costume helmet - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 01:00 AM
Crafts, DIY Projects, Paper Crafts |
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DIY IR widget
Handy dandy DIY IR widget -
The IR Widget captures the infrared signals used by remote controls. It operates in a way that makes it compatible with modern multitasking operating systems. It is able to determine the carrier frequency and demodulate the carrier in the digital or analog domain. The captured information can be used to view, recognize or reproduce the signal. The hardware is designed to be as simple and low cost as possible. A PIC12F629 was used for development, but almost any PIC that uses the 12 or 14 bit instruction set could be used. There are also 74HC based circuits for Luddites who refuse to use microcontrollers.DIY IR widget - Link.
Related:
HOW TO - Make a Nikon D70 IR remote control - Link.
HOW TO - Fuji FinePix 2300 IR modification - Link.
DIY IR PaintRemover - Link.
Ultra TV-B-Gone - 20 IR LEDs + 9V = 90 ft range! - Link.
HOW TO make a USB IR receiver - Link.
HOW TO - Make an IR remote for WinAmp - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 8, 2007 12:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Wireless |
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November 7, 2007
HOW TO - Build a xylophone from almost anything
DIY Life has a link wrap-up piece of how-tos on building xylophones from everything from pipes, bottles, wood, wrenches, even stone.
Build a xylophone out of almost anything - Link
Related:
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Nov 7, 2007 10:00 PM
DIY Projects, Music |
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DIY Cheap laser light music show
Sleepydog sent in this cheap and easy, make a very cool laser light show driven by your favorite music.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 7, 2007 05:00 PM
DIY Projects, Music |
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Musical Caps Lock prank
How to wire a greeting card sound chip to a keyboard key on a mark's computer. Hilarity (or an ass-whipping) you can bank on.
This is basically the same hack we blogged about before (see below), but these instructions hold your hand a bit tighter.
How to make a prank musical caps-lock keyboard - Link
Related:
- HOW TO - The Singing Keyboard prank - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Nov 7, 2007 04:00 PM
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Building tensegrity models
Josh had his students make tensegrity models from MAKE volume 6 - here's a photo of one!
Make a "needle tower" sculpture from dowels and elastic cord that seems to defy the laws of physics. Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition or get MAKE 06 from the Maker store - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 7, 2007 01:00 PM
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HOW TO - Make your own 360 panoramic photo robot
Patricio sent in the construction of his photo panoramic robot, it shoots 60 photos for a complete 360 degree view... - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 7, 2007 12:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Imaging, Instructables, Robotics |
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Guitar Hero mods
Here are a bunch of Guitar Hero mods!
Another real Guitar Hero - Link.
Ultimate Guitar Hero mod - Link.
HOW TO - Build your own custom full-sized wireless ... - Link.
HOW TO - Make a DIY PS2 Guitar Hero controller - Link.
Guitar Hero + Commodore 64 - Link.
Wireless Guitar hero PS2 controller mod... - Link.
Left handed Guitar hero mod & more mods! - Link.
Guitar Heronoid - Android plays Guitar Hero - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 7, 2007 11:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Gaming, Music |
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JCM800 2204 amp build
Joe made this MASSIVE site to help people build a JCM800 Guitar Amp from scratch! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 7, 2007 10:00 AM
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Webcam - DIY security cam
Skatter Tech writes -
Just about every new laptop purchased today is bundled with a built-in web cam. It's a great accessory for video conferencing, but there are also plenty of other useful things to do with them. This tutorial will demonstrate how to turn just about any web camera into a security camera which will capture any movement it sees using motion technology. No extra components or tools required!Webcam - DIY security cam, thanks Daniel - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 7, 2007 09:00 AM
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