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April 24, 2009

Weekend Project: Strung Out (PDF)

Make a unique one-string, electric or bass guitar out of PVC and wood.
Thanks go to Tom Zimmerman for the original article in MAKE, Volume 09.
View the PDF of this project. and then subsribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

April 19, 2009

Weekend Project: The Stealth Mic (PDF)

Make a set of sneaky earbuds that record what you hear. They create a binaural effect
when played back wearing headphones.
Thanks go to Bill Byrne for the original article in MAKE, Volume 17.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

April 3, 2009

Weekend Project: The Powerfake (PDF)

Take an outdated PS/2 ball style mouse and make a handy multimedia controller.
Thanks go to Daniel Walker for the original article in MAKE, Volume 17.
View the PDF of this project. and then subsribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

March 27, 2009

Weekend Project: Flash Memory Hard Drive (PDF)

Take an old outdated hard drive and teach it new secret tricks by increasing it's capacity and speed.
Thanks go to Brian Nadel for the original article in MAKE, Volume 17.
View the PDF of this project. and then subsribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

March 20, 2009

Weekend Project: DIY Stilts (PDF)

Rise to new heights with these custom made peg stilts that let you see the world from above.
Thanks go to Molly Graber & Chris Merrick for the original article in CRAFT, Volume 08.
View the PDF of this project. and then subsribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

March 13, 2009

Weekend Project: Spider Rifle (PDF)

Make a humane, compressed-air-powered bug trapper that removes unwanted, tiny pests from your world .Thanks go to Matt Lind for the original article in MAKE, Volume 06.
View the PDF of this project. and then subsribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

March 7, 2009

Maker Workshop PDF - Cigar Box Guitar

Check out the details for Cigar Box Guitar and learn how you can turn a piece of oak, some string, eyebolts, and an empty cigar box into a rocking 3-string guitar.

Give this build a shot, and let us know how it turned out. We'd love to hear your feedback (or mad cigar box guitar-playing skillz!) or see your pictures. Email us at maketelevision@makezine.com.

Watch the Maker Workshop - Cigar Box Guitar segment.

Or check it out on Vimeo, Blip, or YouTube.

March 6, 2009

Weekend Project: 5-Minute Foam Factory (PDF)

With this easy-to-make hot wire foam cutter, you can reuse leftover Styrofoam to create treasures from trash!
Thanks go to Bob Knetzger for the original article in MAKE, Volume 16.
View the PDF of this project and then pick up MAKE, Volume 16 here for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

February 28, 2009

Maker Workshop PDF - Personal Flight Recorder

Make a versatile and rugged personal flight recorder that will record the g-forces during any type of ride or trip. Check out the details for the Personal Flight Recorder that John Park builds in the Maker Workshop, and don't forget to download the Personal Flight Recorder software for the Arduino.

Give this build a shot, and let us know how it turned out. We'd love to hear your feedback or see your pictures! Email us at maketelevision@makezine.com.

Watch the Maker Workshop - Personal Flight Recorder segment.

Or check it out on Vimeo, Blip, or YouTube.

Personal Flight Recorder program for Arduino

Here's the .zip file for the Personal Flight Recorder project from the Maker Workshop in Episode 9 of Make: television. Check out the PDFfor full instructions on how to build your own Personal Flight Recorder. Share your questions or comments in the comments section below.

Watch the Maker Workshop - Personal Flight Recorder segment.

Or check it out on Vimeo, Blip, or YouTube.

February 21, 2009

Maker Workshop PDF - Mini Robots

Check out the details for the Mini Robots that John Park builds in the Maker Workshop. Building small bots is lots of fun, and this project provides an excellent intro to the low-tech, hacker-friendly world of BEAM robotics. Give these builds a try, and let us know how they turned out. We'd love to hear your feedback or see your pictures! Email us at maketelevision@makezine.com.

Watch the Maker Workshop - Mini Robots segment.

Or check it out on Vimeo, Blip, or YouTube.

February 20, 2009

Weekend Project: USB Motion Detector (PDF)

Turn your PC into an ambush multimedia presenter.
Thanks go to Ken Delahoussaye for the original article in Make: Volume 16.

View the PDF of this project and then pick up Make: Volume 16 here for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

February 14, 2009

Maker Workshop PDF - Wind Power Generator

Take a look at the details for the Wind Power Generator. As mentioned in the segment, we hope this project can take the principles of wind power and make them accessible and manageable. However, this is one of our most in-depth projects, so be sure to read through the PDF before digging in. We'd love to hear your feedback!

If you've made something like this before, tell us how it went. What did you learn from it?

Watch the Maker Workshop - Wind Power Generator Segment.

As always you can watch on Vimeo, YouTube or Blip

February 13, 2009

Weekend Project: Cosmic Night Light (PDF)

Make a glittering LED constellation jammed in resin. This is Part 1 of this two-week project.
Thanks go to Kris DeGraeve for the original article in Make: Volume 14.

View the PDF of this project and then pick up Make: Volume 14 here for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

February 7, 2009

Maker Workshop PDF - Portable Trebuchet

Here's PDF with the details for the Portable Trebuchet that John Park builds in Episode 6 of Make: television.

Watch the whole segment here.

Are you a parent or grandparent? Have a little one in your life? Make this trebuchet with them and send your name and a picture to maketelevision@makezine.com. We'll post the pics on our blog. Thanks!

January 30, 2009

Maker Workshop - Shopping Cart Chair on MAKE: television

Kick back with John Park as he demonstrates how to upcycle a no-longer-usable shopping cart into an easy chair. This Make: magazine-based project offers an introductory look at how to cut, bend, and shape metal using metal cutters, saws, vice grips, and other tools common to home workshops. John also attempts a "deluxe" version of this project that employs motors and switches to transform it into a "go-kart chair." View the clip to see his mixed results.

Check out the details for making this project!

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Maker Workshop PDF - Shopping Cart Chair

Check out the PDF for detailed instructions for building your own shopping cart chair.

Take a look at the Maker Workshop segment with John Park.

January 24, 2009

Maker Workshop PDF - DTV Antenna

John Park shows how to make a Digital Television Antenna. Check out the plans for building your own. Check out the comments below to see how people have modified our design, and the success some people have had. If you do anything differently or better, be sure to leave a comment in the blog!

Watch the DTV Antenna and Steadycam segment here.

Maker Workshop PDF - Steadycam

Check out the PDF for details on making an affordable and easy-to-use steadycam. Thanks to Johnny Lee for writing the original article, found in the premiere volume of Make:

Watch the DTV Antenna and Steadycam segment here.

January 23, 2009

Weekend Project: Ball of Sound (PDF)

Take two salad bowls and turn them into a spherical array, ball of sound with amazing results.
Thanks go to Michael Zbyszynski for the original article in Make: Volume 11.

View the PDF of this project and then pick up Make: Volume 11 here for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.