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January 31, 2008
DIY tractors in Poland
The Żak Gallery in Berlin has an exhibition up with an extensive collection of 1960s Polish homemade tractors (photos only, unfortunately). - [via] Link.
Related:
MAKE: Volume 11: Alt Vehicles - Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 31, 2008 09:00 PM
Arts, Transportation |
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Sports car from canoes
Is your canoe too slow? Just add - one car, duct tape, ladder, ironing board, and copious amounts of dry land - Enjoy!
(WARNING: Do not sit in upside-down canoe)
Sports car from canoes - Link
In the Maker Store:
Art Cars book @ The Maker Store - Link
Posted by Collin Cunningham |
Jan 31, 2008 02:00 PM
DIY Projects, Transportation |
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6 legged boat
This is pretty neat, the boat has 6 legs and can "stand up" and can plant a windmill in place -
Most boats do not have legs. But a jack-up barge has six, protruding high into the air when the ship is in transit.6 legged boat - Link.Extending to a length of 48m from the bottom of the ship, and penetrating up to 5m into the sea bed, the "legs" of these ships provide a stable "ground" in a place where there is only roiling water.
As the legs push down, the ship is lifted above the waves. Purpose-built at a Chinese shipyard, the £60m jack-up barge MPIO Resolution is an extraordinary piece of engineering in itself.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 31, 2008 07:00 AM
News from the Future, Transportation |
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January 28, 2008
Soda bottle gas tank makes fuel conservation more obvious
This soda bottle gas tank on a home-made motor bike from Cuba is a pretty handy way to check if you are running low on gas without needing a meter.
Cuban Motor Bike - [via]
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jan 28, 2008 07:00 AM
Transportation |
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Cuban motor bike
Couple nice shots of a handmade Cuban motor bike, I like the direct contact engine and soda bottle gas tank - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 28, 2008 05:00 AM
Bicycles, Made On Earth, Transportation |
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Idiotarod '08 - Underground shopping cart racing
Gothamist has a giant round up from the NYC based "Idiotarod, an underground race which uses decorated shopping carts as the vehicles -
Yesterday was the annual Idiotarod, which is both loved and hated by locals. We hear that this year the head honchos were tossing non-competitors out of the checkpoints, this coupled with the amount of jocks tackling people leads us to believe that this (sadly) may have been the last good run. There have also been a ton of complaints about the competitors and organizers littering the streets, leaving their paths trashed with no clean-up effort.Best of Idiotarod '08 - Link.Mayo balloons, flour, rotten fish and various condiments were used by teams, but not everyone played dirty.
Related:
- The Idiotarod NYC 2008 - Link.
- Idiotarod '08 has taken off! - Link.
- TEAM DANGET ZONE (great photos) - Link.
- Winners! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 28, 2008 04:00 AM
Events, Transportation |
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January 24, 2008
V12 Engine paper model
Becky @ CRAFT writes -
John made this V12 engine which is made entirely out of paper, and moves, lighting up LEDs representing sparkplugs. I'm astonished by the craftsmanship of this work of artV12 Engine Paper Model - [via] Link.
Related:
Papercraft AK-47 - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 24, 2008 09:00 AM
DIY Projects, Paper Crafts, Transportation |
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Kawasaki KE-175 Dirt-E - Conversion to electric motorbike
FrankG shows you how to rewind a permanent magnet DC motor, make hi-current amp meters and GPS tech for eclectric vehicle assessment - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 24, 2008 07:00 AM
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Make a push button ignition for your car
HAL 9000 writes -
When i first saw my car, sitting on the corner with a for sale sign on it. I decided that I would buy it. I did. After that I decided that I really wanted a sweet push button ignition and an engine kill switch, like a rocket or a race car or something cooler than an early nineties economy car. Well, it has been nearly a year and today i tore apart my dash, cut up some wires, soldered and drilled and figured and puzzled for about 5 hours and now, the final result, you will see in this instructable.Make a push button ignition for your car - [via] Link.I will show you how to wire in a push button ignition and an engine kill switch in your car. It's easy, as I have done all of the puzzling and figuring for you. I should take between one and two hours, depending on how fast you can take apart your dashboard. This project cost me $25 for a soldering iron, wire, one relay, two momentary buttons, and a switch. If you have some of these it will be cheaper. Either way, this is a small price to pay for such a cool feature.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 24, 2008 04:00 AM
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January 23, 2008
Light up skate boards
There are probably a dozen projects here on MAKE that you could use to make your own light up skateboards, but to get inspired check out the Photo light board site. It's not the future unless umbrellas and skateboards light up...[via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 23, 2008 01:00 AM
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January 21, 2008
Anti-hitcher device and roller (tank) skates
Shocking anti-hitcher device, Link.
Roller (tank) skates - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 21, 2008 12:00 PM
Modern Mechanix, Retro, Transportation |
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January 20, 2008
The "air car"
Zerolawn sent in this fun eBay find, the seller writes -
This car was built in 1985. Body is built with fiberglass and urethane composite making it very light. Entire body can be lifted off with 2 people for easy access to frame and all other parts. Powered by 400 cubic inch Chevy small block, driving through a 2 to 1 reduction drive to a six blade, 54" propeller. As the propeller tips approach mach 1, she is extremely loud. Anyone that has heard an airboat knows they are loud. This is no different , even though it is equipped with mufflers. I am putting in a reserve but may sell it even if reserve hasn't been met. I am a little leery on selling because of the sue happy society now adays. Please, only responsible people bid. The Jetstream is no more or less dangerous than an airplane, but that is a six blade prop back there an anything that goes through it will...... well you understand. This is a serious running vehicle and is not a toy! I have had a lot of fun with her. Scares the hell out of chickens and is a blast on a dirt road! Thanks for looking.The "air car" - Link.
Only $10k, I'm going to see if this can be our next MAKE-mobile.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 20, 2008 02:00 AM
Made On Earth, Transportation |
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January 18, 2008
Aquaduct mobile filtration vehicle
This winner of the Innovate or Die competition filters water through pedal power:
A peristaltic pump attached to the pedal crank draws water from a large tank, through a carbon filter, to a smaller clean tank. The clean tank is removable and closed for contamination-free home storage and use. A clutch engages and disengages the drive belt from the pedal crank, enabling the rider to filter the water while traveling or while stationary.
Aquaduct pedal-powered water transport and filtration - [via] Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 18, 2008 12:00 PM
Green, Transportation |
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HOW TO - Disable navigation lockout on Ford cars (and possibly most others)
Jason @ Hackszine is on a nav-system-lockout disabling roll, he writes -
After my post last week about disabling the navigation lockout on Lexus and Toyota nav systems, I received a request from an unhappy Ford owner with the same problem.HOW TO - Disable navigation lockout on Ford cars (and possibly most others) - Link.After a bit of searching, I unfortunately wasn't able to turn up any straightforward "secret-password" solution for this. What I did find, however, is a straightforward hardware modification that will put you back in control of your navigation technology. Assuming you don't mind rolling up your sleeves and disassembling your dash, this fix is known to work with a couple Ford truck models, and I have a feeling that the same method might be a general solution for almost all factory navigation systems that have this lockout functionality.
The navigation system uses a connection to the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) to determine whether or not the vehicle is moving. By installing a small switch that can disable this connection, you can trick the navigation system into thinking the vehicle isn't moving (apparently it doesn't think to double check your speed with the GPS unit). Turn the switch off and you can enter your destination information. Flip the switch back on and your navigation system is back to normal and tracking vehicle speed correctly.
Now here's the interesting bit. It looks like factory navigation systems for many other vehicles use a VSS connection to determine speed. While the particulars of removing the dash and locating the VSS wire will be different, chances are good that this hack will work as a last-ditch effort in fixing navigation systems that don't have a software override (hear that 2007-08 Lexus and Toyota owners?).
Related:
Ford Factory Navigation Use While In Motion - Link
Disable Lexus and Prius navigation lockout - Link
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 18, 2008 02:00 AM
DIY Projects, Transportation |
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January 15, 2008
Jake von Slatt's RV
MAKE pal Jake von Slatt gives us a video tour of his refurbished Thomas school bus, with much of the interior materials scrounged from the dump or scored through Freecycle or Craigslist.
Bus Tour - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 15, 2008 02:00 PM
Green, Transportation |
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January 13, 2008
HOWTO - disable Lexus and Prius navigation lockout
Jason @ Hackszine writes -
The greatest feature of the navigation system used in Lexus and Toyota autos is undoubtedly the lockout mode which occurs automatically whenever the car is in motion. Somewhere deep inside the navigation system, the fascism bit is toggled for your protection and certain features, namely destination input, are completely disabled.Thus, use of the navigation system requires one to tap away at a touchscreen keyboard while parked in an intersection or along the shoulder of a busy freeway, reducing the risk of potential typos over ten percent when compared to touchscreening in a moving vehicle. If you happen to Griswold your way into the wrong area and need navigation assistance, the lockout feature will even cause your parked Lexus to broadcast a visual distress signal, increasing the chance that you will be approached by a friendly drug dealer or prostitute who can help point you in the right direction.
Kids, are you noticing all this plight?
I've found that the best way to appreciate the navigation lockout feature is to disable it and see what driving without it is like. The navigation system contains a hidden service menu with a big Override button that lets you do just that.
There's a secret combination to get to the service menu. The code you use depends on which version of the navigation system you have. They are all roughly the same, so just try them out and find the one that works with your vehicle.
Note: From what I understand, you can't get to this service menu on models from 2007 or later. There's more information on this at lexusoverride.com.
Getting to the Service Menu
Press the following combination to get to the service menu of your Lexus or Prius navigation system.Newer vehicles: Menu, Volume, top left, bottom left, top left, bottom left
Older vehicles (I can confirm this one): Menu, System, top left, bottom left, top left, bottom left, bottom right
Older vehicles (alternate version): Menu, DVD, top left, bottom left, top left, bottom left, bottom right
Disable Navigation Lockout
On the service menu screen there are a number of diagnostic buttons hiding untold wonders. One of the more useful is the GPS button which gives you detailed lat/lon and status information from the GPS module. To disable the lockout feature, look for the button that says Override. Press and hold it until it beeps, then press the back button to exit the service menu.You and your copilot will now have the ability to enter destination information while the vehicle is in motion. This is best done in heavy traffic while talking on your cell phone, eating a hamburger, cradling a hot cup of coffee between your legs and yelling at the kids in the back seat.
References:
Overriding Navigation Lockout - Link, Video
How to Override Lexus Navigation Motion Lock - Link
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 13, 2008 12:00 AM
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January 9, 2008
Homebrew sled out of skis
Jeff at Out Your Backdoor recreated his brother's fast sled design this winter:
What you do is take a plastic tub sled ($10 hardware store) and screw a pair of XC skis to the bottom of it---if it's a sled for kids---or a pair of metal-edge downhill skis if adults might use it. Use stout, short screws and big washers to avoid pull-thru. Then you glue foam-padding to the inside of the tub.Apparently the only problem is that you can't turn. If I lived in a place with snow, as I once did, this would be on my project list; great for recycling an old pair of skis! - [via] Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 9, 2008 04:00 PM
DIY Projects, Transportation |
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Make a "Push-ped"
Nice bike/scooter hybrid great project from a 13 year old maker, nice work! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 9, 2008 12:00 PM
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Drag bike micro-controller shifter and NOS control
ChrisP writes -
This started as a project about 2 and a half years ago when I started drag racing motorcycles with a friend who has a bike shop. The original project started as how to make things more efficient, easier on the motorcycle and of course more constistant. Of the bikes we race the fastest when pushed to the edge has been 7.92 seconds at 181mph if I remember the mph correctly, it consistantly runs 8.05 to 8.15 seconds in the 170's so obviously safety is paramount. Now of course this is the disclaimer that has to come with posting a project like this. Racing, Air Shifters and of course Nitrous Oxide can be very dangerous even in a well maintaned and planned system. I highly recommend that only individuals with full understanding and experience work on or operate either of these systems and claim no liability for there use. With that said, on with the project.Drag bike micro-controller shifter and NOS control - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 9, 2008 05:00 AM
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Retro-future scooter made from appliances and scrap metal
Nemomatic writes -
Ever since I was a kid I have always loved old scooters. However I have never really wanted the responsibility of maintaining a "vintage" machine. I always thought to myself, "why can't we have the convenience and reliability of modern engineering like a Honda with the class and styling of an old Lambretta?" Recently it occurred to me that as an adult, I actually have the skills and facilities to address this important issue that has nagged me all these years. I am a metal sculptor, and have absolutely no experience with scooters at all. What follows in this instructable is my experience of stripping down a mid 1980's Honda elite 125cc scooter, and totally redesigning it with aluminum scrap metal.Retro-future scooter made from appliances and scrap metal - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 9, 2008 02:00 AM
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