At normal listening distances, an array of twelve speakers arranged on the faces of a dodecahedron is a very good approximation of a point sound source, and the sound waves...
Posted by Sean Michael Ragan
Categories: Music, 3D Printing | No Comments
Here is a video summarizing the project
Posted by Jason Poel Smith
Categories: Art & Design | No Comments
It seems that no matter how much things change, one thing that is always constant is a kid’s fascination with all things trains. When my son was about 4 years...
Posted by Kevin Fodor
Categories: Fun & Games | No Comments
BEAM robot building techniques allow you to build fun and simple little robots with lots of room for stylizing. BEAM vibrobots use pager motors to move. We’ll use what’s known...
Posted by Zach and Kim DeBord
Categories: Hacks, Robotics | No Comments
This is an easy-to-build simple solar engine, also known as a Trimmet. We will construct a direct-drive type (as opposed to a voltage-triggered) spinner that will really go nowhere fast...
Posted by Marc Barbani
Categories: Electronics, Robotics | No Comments
I’ve noticed that an Altoids tin can be used to make many a small project, but I have not found many Altoids-tin heaters. So I gave it a try, and...
Posted by Lewis
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I’ve been making electronic musical instruments for a while now, and every step of the way they get more complicated, and harder to produce. Taking a break from the more...
Posted by Matt Maggio
This balsa wood glider catapults up with wings folded back, wings pop open and it gently glides down.
Posted by Rick Schertle
Categories: Fun & Games, Home, Kids & Family | 6 Comments
BEAM robot building techniques allow you to build fun and simple little robots with lots of room for stylizing. BEAM robots can move anywhere from a fraction of an inch...
Posted by Zach and Kim DeBord
Categories: Workshop, Robotics | 2 Comments
This was one of the first circuits that got me into making. It’s very simple and can be used to amplify audio output (mp3 player, computer, etc.) as well as...
Posted by Alek
Categories: Music | 4 Comments
You may be familiar with the battery-powered, pager motor-driven, toothbrush head bristle bot. This project turns that modern classic into a retro-fantastic, Steampunk delight by replacing the battery with a...
Posted by John Edgar Park
Categories: Electronics | No Comments
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