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August 2, 2007
Playaflies (PDF how-to)
Remember the Playaflies? Here's a PDF on how to make your own! - Link.
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Aug 2, 2007 02:00 AM
Arts, Bicycles, DIY Projects, Electronics |
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August 1, 2007
Bike tube rubber bands
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories have a one minute project, bike tube rubber bands - Link.
Related:
Bicycle dual inner tube system - Link.
HOW TO - Bicycle Frame Protection - Link.
Inner tube chair seat caning - Link.
HOW TO - Make an inner-tube wallet - Link.
Life belt from old inner tubes - Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 06:00 PM
Bicycles, DIY Projects |
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Dungeons of Doom by Greg Sanders
Julian writes -
Coolest Altoids/Tin mod I've seen. This guy (Greg Sanders) made a portable game box that plays a rogue like game. He uses a Genesis controller to control the actual game, but I'd bet with a little work the entire unit could be entirely self-contained (by using a tipping-disk for directional control and one button for action). See here too (a pretty cool site itself) for useful controller schematics.Dungeons of Doom by Greg Sanders - Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 02:00 PM
Altoids and tin cases, DIY Projects, Electronics, Gaming |
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Trash Droids - turn a trash can in to a droid!
Here's how to turn a boring Rubbermaid trash can in to a fun trash droid (using an Arduino too!) thanks Scott! - Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 12:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Robotics |
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Fuzzy sensor developer's kit
International Fashion Machines $99 fuzzy sensor developer's kit -
Designed specifically for toy, fashion and other electronic product developers, The Fuzzy Sensor Developer Kit offers an up-close look at IFM's patented fuzzy sensor technology. The kit is an outstanding vehicle for exploring the possibilities of product development in commercial and/or conceptual practices.Fuzzy sensor developer's kit - Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 11:00 AM
DIY Projects, Kits |
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Baking soda variable electrolytic capacitor
Nyle shows you how to make a baking soda variable electrolytic capacitor...Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 09:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Science |
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sketchyphysics - Sketchup
SketchyPhysics is a plugin for Sketchup - It combines a simple and easy to use interface with the power of a fast and accurate physics library, thanks Noah - Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 04:00 AM
Computers, DIY Projects, Virtual Worlds |
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HOW TO - Make a DIY PS2 Guitar Hero controller
Teebee918 writes -
So this is my second instructable, thanx for clicking on it! It is not fully true what the title claims, you do need some materials of course (in fact a lot), I just wanted to emphasize that I had no guitar or anything at the beginning, so it's not a "how to make a big guitar from a small original Red Octane one just by placing the circuit board from the GH controller to a real guitar" type of instructable. Well, maybe it would look much cooler, but I didn't want to sacrifice a real guitar. So I made the body of the guitar and everything from the proper materials and I took the circuit board from a PS1 joy pad. Some wiring and a lot of work and it's done. I'm satisfied with it and I hope you like it too.HOW TO - Make a DIY PS2 Guitar Hero controller - Link.
Related:
Guitar Hero + Commodore 64 - Link.
HOW TO - Build your own custom full-sized wireless ... - Link.
Guitar Heronoid - Android plays Guitar Hero - Link.
Wireless Guitar hero PS2 controller mod... - Link.
Left handed Guitar hero mod & more mods! - Link.
Guitar hero sample sequencer - Link.
Frets On Fire - free Guitar Hero-like game your play ... - Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 02:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Gaming |
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Relay computer two
Jon writes -
Why on earth build a relay computer when there are already computers over a hundred thousand times faster? Well, for two reasons: to prove that silicon is not magic and because I want to.Relay Computer Two - Link.The simple relay adder was built using free NOS relays sometime in 2005, but my goal was to someday build a more elaborate one that could run programs but not fill up a room like the early computers. Harry Porter built an incredible 415-relay computer which can be seen at this page...
I never thought I'd fully understand how his computer worked, let alone build one. Finally in spring 2007, I gained more understanding of computer systems from a course in college then joked to a friend about using the x86 instruction set for a relay computer to boot up Windows, which would've taken several hundred years on a relay computer running on a 50Hz clock. And so the inspiration began...
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Aug 1, 2007 12:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Retro |
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July 31, 2007
Accessible vehicles
Patrick writes -
A few issues back Make did a feature on making changes to one's vehicle. I'd like to share something similar that's in the spirit of Make--making vehicles accessible for the disabled. A whole lotta creative engineering is involved, and every job is a custom one, fit specifically for that person's needs.Accessible vehicles - Link.Recently, I got my truck finished up after a nine month process of bureaucracy, paperwork, fittings, brainstorming, training, debugging and more brainstorming. Since each job is custom, I had a door panel modified, the factory console ripped out and a fab'ed new one put in place, a longer sliding lock for where I need to lock down. That's the short of it, really.
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Jul 31, 2007 12:00 PM
DIY Projects, Transportation |
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Mike's Ambient device
Mike took an old desk lamp and recycled into an ambient device, fetching weather information from Internet via an ATmega168 micro controller and Ethernet chip - Link.
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Jul 31, 2007 11:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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LM555 Night light
Brandon adds a LM555 and some LEDs to his toddler's glow-in-the-dark headboard. Now his son has a beautiful night light that is on when he needs it and automatically turns off when he sleeps... Link.
From the pages of MAKE:
The Biggest Little Chip. MAKE 10 - page 62. An introduction to the versatile 555 timer. Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition.
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Jul 31, 2007 10:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Ceramic camera
Steve writes -
About two months ago, Earl commissioned me to make him a ceramic camera. Here is the result. It is made of stoneware, fired to 1,300 degrees C. (2,350 F.) It has a matte black glaze on the inside. I did a post-firing application of 23 K gold leaf on it as well. Overall, it measures h 22.5 x w 20 x 20.5 cm. on the outside.Ceramic camera, Thanks Paul! - Link.
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Jul 31, 2007 09:00 AM
Crafts, DIY Projects, Imaging |
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Designing Automata Kit
The Designing Automata Kit is great value and fantastic quality. No glue or tools are required, and you will learn about simple mechanics using cams and a crank slider mechanism. Many different designs can be made, and the kit used over and over again. Produced in Thailand using chemical-free rubber wood, from sustainable sources. Make is proud to be the only store this side of the pond to carry this kit - Link.
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Jul 31, 2007 08:00 AM
DIY Projects, Kits, MAKE Store |
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Protest technology - White noise projector
Here's a weird video "Protest technology - White noise projector" that talks about what white noise is and how to make a noise projector, basically a MP3 player and a bullhorn... Link.
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Jul 31, 2007 07:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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AVR controlled 8 channel dimmer switch
This is pretty nice, an AVR dimmer with RC5 and serial interface and ATtiny2313 (there's a kit too, well PCBs) -- Link.
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Jul 31, 2007 06:00 AM
DIY Projects, Events |
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Mr. Baybus
Mr. Baybus is a microcontroller-based fan control system. It is a completely stand-alone unit, with no computer-control whatsoever... Link.
But wait, there's more - meet Mr. BayBus2 - Link.
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Jul 31, 2007 04:00 AM
Computers, DIY Projects, Electronics |
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HOW TO - Make your own LED bulbs
Claude shows you how to make your own LED light bulbs, he writes -
After many attempts to make all sorts of LED-conversions I finally found one solution that is simple and efficient. Of course, you do need a great amount of patience in making this but when you consider the countless hours of pure light -low consumption you'll get, it's all worth it. This tutorial is about converting regular GU4(MR11) halogen bulbs to LED bulbs while maintaining full usability as 12V light bulbs that can be used in indoor task or accent lighting.HOW TO - Make your own LED bulbs - Link.
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Jul 31, 2007 03:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Green |
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Composite Labs
A MAKE reader / Maker Faire attendee writes in -
I saw a booth they [Composite Labs] had with combots at the 2007 maker fair. They had a nice setup... I ordered a few of their kits, they are made flawlessly, and the best part is that I can compete with them at RoboGames and Maker fair! I would say this is the best way to get involved.Composite Labs - Link.
Anyone use this kits? Post up in the comments.
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Jul 31, 2007 02:00 AM
DIY Projects, Robotics |
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Sandpoint well project
Glen writes -
In our area, water is pretty expensive, and there is a 150% sewer charge on top as well. Also, the ground is pretty much sand except for about 6 inches of top soil that the developer puts down for the grass. The sand seems to leech the water out of the topsoil so the grass dies very quickly when it gets hot and dry in the summer. You need to water your lawn if you want it to survive - but it gets expensive quickly.Sandpoint well project - Link.I did some quick calcs and figured that if I could get water from a well, paying just for the electricity to pump it, I could pay for a pump, and plumbing parts to put together a well in about 2 summers.
This concept is not new around here. Driven point wells are common in the area because of the sandy ground and a high water table. When I researched exactly how to put it all together, there didn't seem to be a lot in the way of resources online so here is a personal account of my well project.
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Jul 31, 2007 01:00 AM
DIY Projects |
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