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January 8, 2008
Creating a fiberglass snowmobile trailer (in the shape of a cat and mouse!)
Upnorthrick writes -
Here is a snowmobile cutter I built over the last winter. It is a cat chasing a mouse chasing a chunk of cheese. The cheese is the hitch and the cat is the actual trailer. It is sized to carry a banana box and a bit more. The cat's tail is a handle to open the storage area and is held closed with magnetic latches.Creating a fiberglass snowmobile trailer (in the shape of a cat and mouse!) - Link.As I haven't made anything with foam and fiberglass in some time I wanted a project with many compound curves.
People ask if it will carry passengers. I briefly considered a rumble seat but despite our well maintained roads it seems passengers deserve a suspension. Someone without a snowmobile might consider a smaller dog or person pulled version or toboggan.
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Jan 8, 2008 05:00 AM
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Turf Trac 8hp lawn tractor refurb
FrankG sent in this fun project that features the salvage of a lawn tractor destined for the land fill - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 8, 2008 03:00 AM
Green, Transportation |
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January 3, 2008
Aerocivic - green modded Honda Civic
Darin writes -
Photos & details of a 15 year old Honda Civic, radically aerodynamically modified for increased fuel economy. The owner reports coast-down testing indicates the co-efficient of drag has dropped from .34 to .17 - better than GM's ill-fated, and super-slippery EV1 electric car. With fuel economy instrumentation, the owner claims "Approximate mileage on a flat road at 85F ... 85mpg at 70mph".Aerocivic - modded Honda Civic - Link.
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Jan 3, 2008 12:00 AM
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December 12, 2007
Dirt-E conversion
FrankG writes in -
True "Make Material"!!! in this section on the Dirt-E Bike, a $35 Chinese motor controller is hacked to either 60V or 72V at 25A, 40A or 100Amps. Schematics, PCB Layout and assembly instructions (open source).Kawasaki KE-175 Dirt-E Conversion to Electric - Part 2 (YK42-x tender) - Link & part one.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 12, 2007 04:00 AM
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December 11, 2007
Dekochari art bikes
I seem to have missed this in Japan, the video is excellent! Pink Tentacle writes -
For decades in Japan, dekochari (deko means “decoration” and chari means “bicycle”) have been the ride of choice for hardcore dekotora fans that are too young to drive. Modeled after Japan’s celebrated art trucks, dekochari typically feature large front bumpers, ornate luggage racks, rear-mounted boxes that resemble truck trailers, colorful paint jobs, lots of chrome, and sophisticated electric light displays. This video pieces together random night scenes from Dekochari Yarou, a documentary that profiles a few dekochari enthusiasts and their custom rides. The soundtrack is “Ichiban-boshi Blues” (sung by Bunta Sugawara and Kinya Aikawa), the theme song from the Torakku Yarou movie series that sparked Japan’s dekotora craze in the ’70s.Dekochari art bikes (video) ::: Pink Tentacle - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 11, 2007 09:00 AM
Arts, Bicycles, Transportation |
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December 6, 2007
$5 Motorcycle camera mount
Quick and easy $5 motorcycle camera mount - Link.
Related:
Bicycam - A simple camera mount for bikes - Link.
HOW TO - Make a cheap $5 camera handlebar mount - Link.
HOW TO - Build a bicycle camera mount - Link.
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Dec 6, 2007 07:57 AM
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November 30, 2007
Paper craft space vehicles
Here's a page of ultra-detailed (free) and accurate card models of various space vehicles, including the Shuttle and ISS! Thanks Willem - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 30, 2007 08:00 AM
Paper Crafts, Science, Transportation |
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DIY "Dirt-E" bike conversion
FrankG the prolific e-modder writes in -
This page details the initial mods and configuration of a low power Dirt-E Bike (electric powered). The central idea was to resurrect a trashed Kawasaki KE-175 that I salvaged from a scrap yard into a more modern ride.DIY "Dirt-E" bike conversion - Link.
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Nov 30, 2007 05:00 AM
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November 22, 2007
Biking sound system raises hell on wheels
Here's a nice way to annoy your neighbors while exercising around your local hood. The "Soul Cycle Chopper" is the ultimate party bike and best of all, it comes with instructions.
How to build the "Soul Cycle Chopper" - Link, [via]
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Nov 22, 2007 10:38 AM
Transportation |
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November 20, 2007
Electric VW bug
Check out this electric bug conversation with a 70 mile range! Thanks Andrew! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 20, 2007 12:00 PM
Green, Made On Earth, Transportation |
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November 4, 2007
Carnegie Mellon wins DARPA's urban robot race
Congrats to Red Whittaker and his team! In 2004 none of the robot driven cars made it to the finish line, but this year 6 of the 11 did - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 4, 2007 04:00 PM
Robotics, Transportation |
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November 2, 2007
Flinstones toddler wheels
Screw Big Wheels. If I were a toddler, I'd wanna be yabba dabba dooin' my way around the 'hood in these awesome Flinstones wheels.
Toddler Flintstone Car - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Nov 2, 2007 06:00 AM
Instructables, Toys and Games, Transportation |
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November 1, 2007
Sewrider!
Sespence07 writes -
This film explains how to sew a digital display for use as a car accessory. It was created by our very own Steve Spencer as part of a competition that Scion held called "Craft My Ride." Steve has been working on this during nights and weekends and its pretty fun stuff. He used http://www.sensables.com authoring tools (beta version) to design the animation.Sewrider - Link (photos).
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Crafts, DIY Projects, Transportation |
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October 30, 2007
Three wheel skates
This look like a lot of fun and could be a good (re)make - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Oct 30, 2007 10:00 AM
Modern Mechanix, Retro, Transportation |
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October 26, 2007
DIY Electric utility vehicle part 2
FrankG's electric utility vehicle part II. He's added a roof, body panels, plexi-glass windscreen, new batteries and a camo paint job as well as installing an "On-Board" 36V/35Amp charger and a simple analog meter array to monitor individual battery voltage - Link.
Related:
Electric utility vehicle part 1 - Link.
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Oct 26, 2007 04:00 AM
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October 25, 2007
Play Tetris with a car
Fresh Creations sent in the latest of what we've called "game instantiations" -
Park To Play is an installation which can turn any car into a joystick for playing games like Tetris, Pong, Space Invaders or Pinball. The car dashboard and the doors become the buttons on the joystick. Thijs Eerens tells us about the interactive installation and we get a demo of this outrageous joystick.Play Tetris With A Car - Link.
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Oct 25, 2007 03:00 AM
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October 11, 2007
Homemade in-car camcorder mount
Chris writes -
Here are some pictures and plans of an homemade in-car camcorder mount. It fits very stiffness on the passenger's seat headrest allowing hands-free filming from the driver's viewpoint. To make your own that fits your car, you'll need approx. 2 feet of 3/4" aluminum or steel square tube, 2 u-bolts, 4 wing nuts for tool-free installation and an universal mounting screw (or a web cam swivel stand for lighter cameras). The total cost in material is below $15.00 USD. Drive responsibly !Homemade in-car camcorder mount - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Oct 11, 2007 01:00 PM
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HOW TO - Make a rotary engine
Mazda celebrates its 40th Anniversary of the Rotary Engine by showing you how they're made, the videos are incredible. Thanks Jason! - Link.
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Oct 11, 2007 09:00 AM
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October 9, 2007
MAKE hood ornament?
iheartnewyork has a very maker-like hood ornament! Thanks Kaden!!!! - Link.
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Oct 9, 2007 01:20 PM
Transportation |
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September 26, 2007
What would you do with a used Boeing 747?
Todd writes -
The following information may be of interest to Artists, Architects, Aviation Buffs, Crafty Types, Flight Sim Geeks, Readers of Make magazine, Survivalists, and/or Very Wealthy People with a Taste for Ostentation: Have you ever dreamed of purchasing your very own Boeing 747? Mojave_7472 If so, now is the time to talk with your finance people and get all your ducks in a row. During the next two to five years, the price of used Boeing 747s may fall to historic lows as the global supply of dead 747s climbs to unprecedented highs. The in-service arrival of next-generation widebody aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747-8 means that several hundred of today's oldest 747s -- mostly 747-200 models built during the 1970s that are currently used as air freighters -- will soon be headed out to pasture.Telstar Logistics: Psssst! Who Wants to Buy a Used Boeing 747, CHEAP? - [via] Link.
Ok Makers, we can't buy a jet (yet) but post up in the comments on what *you* would do with a used Boeing 747 and I'll pick a good one at the end of the day (11:59 PM PDT). The winner will get a MAKE Pocket Ref.
What's a Pocket Ref? All the reference information anyone needs on virtually any subject is right at the fingertips in this handy pocket-sized guide. Its tables, charts, drawings, lists, and formulas will be especially useful for contractors, students, travelers, electronics hobbyists, craftspeople, and engineers and technicians in virtually every field.- Link & get it at the Maker store.
Go Go Go!
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Sep 26, 2007 06:00 AM
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