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February 14, 2009

MAKE: television Episode 7: Urban Projections & Wind Generator

Bike along with Ali Momeni and his fleet of mobile video projectors that transform public spaces into massive sound and light shows. In the Workshop, John Park combines a used treadmill motor and PVC pipe to build a wind generator, and William Gurstelle tests hardware on a giant trebuchet. The Maker Channel features a balloon organ, a ball-fetching autonomous robot, and a lie-detector wristband.

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Maker Profile - Public Projections on MAKE: television

Ride along with Ali Momeni and his bicycle fleet of mobile video projectors that transform public spaces into eye-popping sound and light shows. Ali's group, 'Art on Wheels' brings ephemeral art to the masses by modifying vendor carts into portable projection systems that can roll to a site, set up and illuminate city walls at a moment's notice, then whisk away into the night. Also, see the first projector, the "magic lantern," that's still in use today.

Learn more about Ali Momeni and Art on Wheels at minneapolisartonwheels.org/.

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Maker Workshop - Wind Power Generator on MAKE: television

Taking a motor from an old exercise treadmill and some PVC pipe, John Park constructs a wind-powered generator. The electrical power may not be enough to get your home off the grid, but the great thing about the project is how it explains in simple terms the technology involved in turning wind into free electricity.

Check out the PDF for details. Plus, take a look at the original article from Volume 5 of Make: magazine

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Maker to Maker - Load-Release Devices on MAKE: television

In this Toolbox segment, William Gurstelle introduces us to unique load-release devices like the panic snap and the pelican hook which he applies to his giant trebuchet.

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Maker Channel Ep. 7 - Balloon Organ, Ball-fetching Robot, Truth Wristband

Make: television Presents:

Balloon Organ - Fran Holland's bagpipe-sounding musical balloon instrument.

Ball-Fetching Robot - Mark Whitney's autonomous dog-like robot that can follow and fetch a ball.

Truth Wristband - Sean Montgomery's wristband that uses technology similar to what's in lie detectors. Check out Sean's website for more info

Submit a video of your own project at www.makerchannel.org.

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February 7, 2009

MAKE: television Episode 6 - Music Machines & Trebuchet

Enter the plugged-in world of Tim Kaiser, a maker who fashions experimental musical instruments from scavenged objects. In the Workshop John Park assembles a portable trebuchet from plastic plumbing pipe, and circuit bender Bianca Pettis demystifies the art of soldering. The Maker Channel presents a Smash Bat that snaps moment-of-impact photos, a drum synthesizer played with Skittles, a pedal-powered tennis ball launcher, and an evil mouse that causes the cursor to misbehave when moved. Watch in HD at blip.

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Maker Profile - Music Machines on Make: television

Enter the plugged-in world of Tim Kaiser, a maker who creates experimental musical instruments from scavenged objects. Tim seeks out unique sounds everywhere he goes plucking chimes out of grandfather clocks and jingle mechanisms from children's toys. And he doesn't stop there - his electronic instruments have to look cool, too. So, Tim houses them in wildly inventive containers. Then meet the musical maverick who inspired him, Harry Partch.

Learn more about Tim Kaiser at www.timkaiser.org.

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Maker Workshop - Portable Trebuchet on Make: television

What's it like to have a five-foot long throwing arm? Just watch as John Park builds a portable trebuchet that can fling water balloons fifty yards. Unlike Medieval trebuchets that were constructed out of giant timbers and stout materials, this human-powered version is made out of cheap, easy-to-assemble ABS plumbing pipe. The perfect weapon for hurling rotten fruit at your enemies.

Check out the PDF for this project.

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Maker to Maker - Soldering on Make: television

In this Toolbox tutorial, Bianca Pettis demystifies the art of soldering as she applies it to circuit bending a keyboard to make bizarre sounds. Bianca is one half of the circuit bending band Beatrix Jar.

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Maker Channel - Episode 106, Smash Bat, I Eat Beats, Tennis Launcher, Evil Mouse

Make: television presents:

Smash Bat - Walter Kitundu and Luigi Anzivino rig a baseball bat to flash photos at the exact moment of impact with some leftover fruit.

I Eat Beats - Kyle McDonald's drum synthesizer played with Skittles.

Tennis Ball Launcher - Daniel Bauen's pedal- powered tennis ball launcher built from two recycled bicycles.

[Trouble Maker] Evil Mouse - Joe Bowers hacks into a mouse that causes the cursor to misbehave when moved.

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January 30, 2009

MAKE: television Episode 5: Kinetic Wave Sculptures & Shopping Cart Chair

Tour the elegant and hypnotic motorized wave sculptures, created by visionary maker Reuben Margolin. In the Maker Workshop John Park upcycles a discarded shopping cart into a stylish easy chair, and Mister Jalopy details the unsung wonders of his 1950 Studebaker. The Maker Channel features a treadmill bike, an obedient, robotic foot stool, a homemade foundry (built by two 14 year old wizards), and an ultra-high-temperature heat ray that can melt brass!

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Maker Profile - Kinetic Wave Sculptures on MAKE: television

Reuben Margolin, a Bay Area visionary and longtime maker, creates totally singular techno-kinetic wave sculptures. Using everything from wood to cardboard to found and salvaged objects, Reuben's artwork is diverse, with sculptures ranging from tiny to looming, motorized to hand-cranked. Focusing on natural elements like a discrete water droplet or a powerful ocean eddy, his work is elegant and hypnotic. Also, learn how ocean waves can power our future. Learn more about Reuben at reubenmargolin.com

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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.

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Maker to Maker - 1950 Studebaker on MAKE: television

In this 'Hidden Treasures' segment, Mister Jalopy waxes philosophic about the the unsung wonders of his old 1950's Studebaker, emphasizing how old-school design and build techniques can inspire and teach today's new generation of makers.

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Maker Channel 105 - Treadmill Bike, Robostool, Foundry, Death Ray

Make: television presents:

Treadmill Bike - Brent Curry crosses a two-wheeled bike with a treadmill to allow the 'rider' to produce a double-whammy of a workout.

RoboStool - Steve Norris's remote-controlled robotic foot stool comes to him wherever he wishes to sit.

Foundry - 14 year olds Oliver Ramin and A.J. Brackovitc make their own foundry for molding aluminum swords.

[Trouble Maker] Death Ray - Richard Whitney uses sunlight and the Fresnel lens from a rear projection television set to melt a steel security lock.

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January 24, 2009

Make: television Episode 4: Fire Sculpture & DTV Antenna

Meet the Flaming Lotus Girls, a women-centric maker collaborative that creates gargantuan, fire-breathing sculptures. In the Workshop, John Park builds a digital TV antenna from wire coat hangers and a $10 video camera stabilizer. William Gurstelle shows surprising uses for cable ties, and Maker Channel contributors show off a motorized lounge chair, an eye-popping I/O brush, a vest that controls a video game with a back massage, and an explosive, giant match made from thousands of matchsticks. Check out the HD version on Blip or get the m4v.

Maker Profile - Fire Sculpture on MAKE: television

These women are fired up: The Flaming Lotus Girls, a women-centric maker collaborative, creates gargantuan, fierce, flame-breathing sculptures. This popular Bay Area organization boasts diverse membership, welcoming members from all backgrounds. Whether they're artists, lawyers, mothers or scientists, all Flaming Lotus Girls share two things in common: a desire to get their hands dirty, and a love of all things flammable. And the Flaming Lotus Girls are not alone; countless women welded during WWII, and today a new generation of women welders is picking up the torch.

To learn more or to join the Girls, go to www.flaminglotus.com

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Maker Workshop - DTV Antenna & Steadycam on MAKE: television

Digital converter box? Check! Great reception? Not so much. John Park shows how to take a fistful of wire coat hangers and make a TV antenna that gives great digital reception. While he's at it, he also makes a video camera stabilizer using metal piping and counterbalance weight; great for at-home moviemaking.

Check out the PDFs for the DTV Antenna and the Steady Cam

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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.

Maker Channel 104 - I/O Brush, Barcalounger, Massage Jacket, Giant Match

Make: television presents:

I/O Brush - Kimiko Ryokai's electronic "paintbrush" transfers any object it touches, whether static or moving, onto a special board with eye-popping results.

Motorized Barcalounger - Engineer Lyn Gomes's kicks back in her motorized lounge chair.

Massage Me Jacket - Hannah Perner-Wilson and Mika Satomi's wearable massage vest acts as a video game controller

[Trouble Maker] Giant Match - Billy Gordon fires up a monster match made from 15,000 wooden matches.

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