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Weekend Project: Bike Repair Stand

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:20:52 +0000

Work on your bicycle the easy way with this inexpensive and easy to build bike stand.

Weekend Project: Beetlebot

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:03:33 +0000

Simple robot from your parts bin that avoids obstacles.

MAKE, Volume 20: For Kids of All Ages

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:17:07 +0000

Make Vol. 20 features a season's worth of how-to projects that kids and their parents can build together, including a model rocket powered by hydrogen and oxygen extracted from water, a sleek wooden model sailboat, a laser light show built in a metal lunchbox, and a microscope based on the very first one ever built by Antony van Leeuwenhoek in the 17th century. If you're looking for a prize-winning science fair project, or just want to have fun, this special For Kids of All Ages issue of Make has something for you! http://Makezine.com

In the Maker Shed: Chumby Guts kit

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:10:16 +0000

Chumby guts go together easily, but the b&w instructions included left me scratching my head the first time around. Here's my second build, after I got all the parts right. http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKCH1

CRAFT Video: Klutz Capsters

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:34:59 +0000

Klutz is sponsoring "Super Crafty Kidz" month on CRAFT. In this video, Rachel Hobson makes the Capsters project with her kids!

Weekend Project: Lost Screw Finder

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:23:36 +0000

Ever have a screw loose? If so, you might need this easy to build attachment to help you find that screw -- including plastic ones that a magnet would miss.

MAKE presents: The Inductor

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:27:34 +0000

The deceptively simple wire coil that proves incredibly useful in the world of electronics - the inductor's ability to store energy in an electromagnetic field is the key to making transformers, electromagnets, and many more component's functionality. It truly is awesome device!

Weekend Project: Char Cloth

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:57:00 +0000

Learn how to make a cheap and effective fire starter made from an old t-shirt.

Bluetooth Star Trek Communicator

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:59 +0000

Looking at radio communication devices of the future from the past, Diana Eng thought it would be fun to have a Star Trek Original Series Bluetooth communicator for a cell phone. She worked with Dave Clausen to hack one together from a toy Star Trek communicator, a Bluetooth module, and a microcontroller. Look for directions to build your own on Makezine.com

CRAFT Video: Hemming Pants

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:44:42 +0000

Are your pants too long? Learn this basic sewing project to make them fit perfectly, and save a trip to the tailor.

Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:57:07 +0000

Annoy your friends or co-workers with this high-tech practical joke.

Deadly Dart Shooter

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:55:56 +0000

Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device, the Atlatl, that hurls spears at up to 100mph.

In the Maker Shed: Gakken Cross Copter EX

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:20:26 +0000

The Gakken Cross Copter EX kit has two contra-rotating rotors, driven by one small electric motor that's connected via a cord to the hand-powered generator. Available in the Maker Shed makershed.com

CRAFT Video: Metalworking 2

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:55:26 +0000

This week I'll show you some more metalworking techniques including files, rotary abrasives, and how to make a ball-head rivet with a butane torch.

Weekend Project: Mini Bike Light

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:47:24 +0000

Ride safely at night with this easy to make Mini Bike Light.

Weekend Project: Junk Parts Pecan Crusher

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:32:31 +0000

Check out an old-school pecan crusher made out of junk parts found in a man-cave.

How-To: Set up an HF portable radio while hiking

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:01:36 +0000

Fall is the perfect time for hiking, it's not too hot and not too cold. Last weekend I took a day trip to hike up High Mountain in New Jersey and activate SOTA summit W2/NJ008. It's really easy to set up an HF portable radio and not a whole lot to carry up the mountain. This video shows how to get set up including how to hang the antenna in a cluster of trees and making contact with Italy.

Weekend Project: Homebrew Alarm Purse

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:44:57 +0000

The Homebrew Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your purse.

CRAFT Video: Knitting Cables

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:50:25 +0000

Here's an introduction to a fun knitting technique that's often considered "too advanced" for hobby knitters: cables.

Weekend Project: DIY Drawer Organizer

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:23:24 +0000

Organize your kitchen utensils and gadgets with this custom made plexiglass drawer organizer.

CRAFT Crochet-Along Lesson 3

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:39:21 +0000

This week Tamie Snow shows us how to finish up the Fuzzy Panda Amigurumi doll by attaching the limbs and sewing the head to the body on this week's CRAFT Crochet-Along sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. Catch the series: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/crochet-along/

CRAFT Video: Inside the NYC Lion Brand Yarn Studio

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:31:38 +0000

Zontee Hou shows Natalie and Becky around the NYC Lion Brand Yarn studio.

Weekend Project: Tilt-Shift Photography

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:18:52 +0000

Create the illusion of a miniaturized world with this photographic technique.

Kipp Bradford describes Maker Faire Rhode Island

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:13:52 +0000

Kipp Bradford talks about the planning behind Providence's DIY Maker Faire Rhode Island.

CRAFT Crochet-Along Lesson 2

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:38:57 +0000

This week Tamie Snow shows you how to assemble the pieces of the panda's head for the Fuzzy Panda Amigurumi Crochet-Along on CRAFT, sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. Check out the full lesson: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/crochet-along/

Weekend Project: Blubberbot

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:46:39 +0000

Build a Blubberbot. A light-seeking robotic inflatable in search of light and cellphone signals.

CRAFT Crochet-Along Lesson 1

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:20:06 +0000

Here's lesson one for CRAFT and Lion Brand's fuzzy panda amigurumi crochet-along! Tamie Snow shows us how to brush your crochet to make your panda fuzzy.

Weekend Project: Mini Fume Extractor

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Candy tin fume absorber helps keep your air clean and your lungs healthy.

CRAFT Video: Intro to Metalworking

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:09:28 +0000

Learn the basics of piercing and texturing metal with just a few tools. I show you how to use a jeweler's saw and copper etchant to create a get-well card for a friend.

Weekend Project: Barrel Water Collector

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:27:45 +0000

Save money while helping the environment with this rustic, wine barrel water collector.

Weekend Project: Stun Gun Potato Cannon

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:18:28 +0000

Launch potato projectiles 200+ yards with this stun-gun triggered, high-powered potato cannon with see-thru action.

Collin's Lab: Guitar pedal hacking with Arduino

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:03:11 +0000

Instead of chaining multiple guitar effects in search of a new sound, I decided to mod just one. Using an Arduino microcontroller board + digi-pot chip, I was able to add a variable gating effect to a fuzz pedal.

Weekend Project: Electric Cigar Box Guitar

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:09:05 +0000

Build your own 3-string, electrified cigar box guitar and make some sweet sounds.

MAKE Volume 19 - Robots

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:05:45 +0000

Volume 19: Make Vol. 19 features a special section on robots. Learn how to make a model plane with an autopilot and a small robot with a built-in brain. We'll also show you how to make a comfortable plywood chair, a bicyclist's vest that shows how fast you're going, and projects that introduce you to servomotors. All this, and much more in Make Vol. 19, on newsstands August 18! http://makezine.com/19

Weekend Project: DIY Teleprompter

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:08:11 +0000

Get rid of those cue cards and make a low-cost teleprompter for pro results.

In the Maker Shed: Mechamo Centipede kit

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:43:58 +0000

I finally got around to making my Mechamo Centipede kit. The entire build took a few hours, but I'll spare you all the details and speed it up a bit, well, a lot! All Mechamo kits 10% off for the next week, get 'em while you can, they are a lot of fun! makershed.com

Collin's Lab Notes: DIY Cymatics

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:27:40 +0000

The simple process of vibrating a dish of liquid can make for some pretty interesting results - mixing in a bit of cornstarch can be downright freaky. audio, video, music & blobs by Collin Cunningham

CRAFT Video: Simple Cat Toys

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:53:44 +0000

In celebration of pets on Craftzine, here are two easy cat toys you can make.

Weekend Project: Covert Wireless Listening Device

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:43:07 +0000

Install a sneaky bug in an old vcr tape to secret surveillance.

Weekend Project: Head Mounted Water Cannon

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:02:58 +0000

Make the ultimate soaking weapon for this summer's water warfare! No squirt gun even comes close.

Collin's Lab Notes: Exploratory IC torching

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:41:02 +0000

Using a propane torch (+ a bit of force) in order to get a closer look at the precious chip within an IC's package.

Weekend Project: Noisemusick Kit

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:06:28 +0000

Make some crazy musical noise with this 555 Timer based Noisemusick Kit.
Watch the video to see it in action and pick up your own at the Maker Shed. www.makershed.com

CRAFT Video: DIY Soda

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:31:20 +0000

Sodas these days have too much sugar and artificial flavors. In this CRAFT Video, Becky Stern shows you how to make your own carbonated soda at home. Music is cc .shuutobi (www.shuutobi.com)

MAKE presents: The Integrated Circuit

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:19:50 +0000

A brief introduction to the technology that makes it possible for today's electronics to do so much with very little space - the IC (aka microchip)

Weekend Project: Kinetic Remote Control

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:48:59 +0000

Get rid of your batteries and power your remote control with just a shake.

How-To Tuesday: Ping))) ultrasonic sensor

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:07:32 +0000

How to use a Ping ultrasonic sensor with an Arduino. More information at makezine.com.

CRAFT Video: Pinhole Camera

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:43:10 +0000

Learn to make and use a pinhole camera!

Weekend Project: Fire Piston

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:18:05 +0000

Make your own fire starter that uses compressed air and burns at 500 degrees!

Weekend Project: Potato Gatling Gun

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:34:44 +0000

Here is a brand new version of the popular potato cannon built by the DeRose and shown at this years Maker Faire.

Weekend Project: Arduino Rumble Robots

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:52:04 +0000

Learn how to modify the classic Rumble Robot toy with an Arduino. Thanks go to Dino Segovis for this Weekend Project from Maker Faire.

Weekend Project: Frankenstein Prototypes

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:08:45 +0000

Designing and offering a new invention usually requires making a model
of what you have created. Perry Kaye explains the art of Frankenstein Prototyping
and shows us a new invention and how he built it in this Weekend Project from Maker Faire

MAKE Volume 18 - ReMake America

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:29:13 +0000

MAKE, Vol. 18 is on newsstands now! Here's a video preview for the newest edition, which is all about DIY energy, gardening, conserving resources, and human power. Check out http://makezine.com/18/ for more info.

CRAFT at Maker Faire: Talking Lion Brand Yarn

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:17:48 +0000

CRAFT catches up with Zontee Hou and Liz Shaw from Lion Brand Yarn at Maker Faire.

Thermochromic Maker's Notebook

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:34:27 +0000

It's easy to make your Maker's Notebook heat-reactive with adhesive thermochromic film.

Maker Faire Bay Area 2009 video montage featuring Shovelman

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:59:30 +0000

I'm really happy that I caught a performance by Isaac "Shovelman" Frankle at Maker Faire. It's amazing what you can do with a shovel, a few pedals, and a lot of talent. Hopefully he will have a CD soon! See you at the next Maker Faire!

CRAFT at Maker Faire: Talking Star Wars Crafts

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:13:26 +0000

CRAFT caught up with Bonnie Burton of StarWars.com and Terri Hodges about their Star Wars kids craft projects at Maker Faire.

This is Maker Faire! The World's Largest DIY Festival

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:35:59 +0000

A fast moving look at the best of Maker Faire 2009. If you love to MAKE, create, learn, invent, CRAFT, recycle, act up, think, play and be inspired by celebrating arts, then start making plans for the next Maker Faire.

CRAFT at Maker Faire: Crafty Chica

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:12:12 +0000

A quick chat with Crafty Chica's Kathy Cano-Murillo at Maker Faire 2009.

SyncoMasher @ Maker Faire

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:48:03 +0000

Moldover's SyncoMasher combines 5 distinct music controllers into one console - and looks as if it was pulled straight out of a DJ's TARDIS. Check out more of his projects @ moldover.com

Hand of Man @ Maker Faire

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:45:23 +0000

Christian Risto's Hand of Man crushing barrels and wowing crowds at Maker Faire Bay Area '09.

Make:TV Episode Vender - Jared Boone

Sun, 31 May 2009 23:19:47 +0000

John Park talks to Jared Boone about his Make:TV Episode Vending Machine at the Bay Area Maker Faire 2009.

Applied Kinetic Arts - Brotherton Interview

Sun, 31 May 2009 18:37:59 +0000

John Park talks with Greg Brotherton about one of his kinetic sculptures at Maker Faire Bay Area 2009.

Weekend Project: $14 Video Camera Stabilizer

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:24:18 +0000

Make this low-cost camera stabilizer for smooth, professional looking video.

Get Crafty at Maker Faire Bay Area 2009

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:25:45 +0000

Here's a highlight on the crafty events at this year's upcoming Maker Faire at the San Mateo County Expo Center May 30th and 31st.

Weekend Project: Super TV-B-Gone

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:21:28 +0000

Are you sick of blaring TV's? Wish you could do something about it?
Well you can with the this devious ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone. Watch the video to see it in action and pick up your own at the Maker Shed. www.makershed.com

Ask CRAFT: Kids' Warm Snuggler

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:13:19 +0000

This week's Ask CRAFT column addresses a question from Liz Allen, whose 3.5 year-old autistic son craves warm skin contact with her. To wean him from this need and help during bedtime and in the car, I show you how to make a warming pack filled with rice (to be microwaved), with a pouch inside to tuck a chemical heating pack when away from home.

Arduino EMF detector

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:11:46 +0000

Use an Arduino microcontroller to sense invisible electromagnetic fields using wire, a resistor, and an LED. Aaron ALAI's EMF detector project is awesomely simple to make and fun to use. An upgraded version can be built using an LED bargraph for more 'meter-like' functionality. original project can be found here - http://www.aaronalai.com/emf-detector additional info, and Arduino sketch - http://blog.makezine.com/

Weekend Project: Mooftronic Mini Synth

Tue, 12 May 2009 20:34:58 +0000

Make some crazy sounds from a teensy-tiny musical instrument.

ITP Spring Show 2009 video compilation

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:55:07 +0000

MAKE was at the ITP Spring Show 2009 earlier this week. This is a compilation video of just some of the cool projects that were on display Sunday. Later in the week I will be writing about some of my favorite projects in more detail. Check out makezine.com for more info.

CRAFT Video: Color Changing LED Brooch

Fri, 08 May 2009 17:10:49 +0000

Sew up this little colorful brooch using a LilyPad tri-color LED and three small potentiometers for a customizable color wardrobe embellishment. Sew up this little colorful brooch using a LilyPad tri-color LED and three small potentiometers for a customizable color wardrobe embellishment. Check out the project: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/05/craft_video_color_changing_led.html

Weekend Project: $10 Pseudoscope

Thu, 07 May 2009 13:25:56 +0000

Build an amazing optical toy that plays tricks on your brain.

Getting to know the Gakken Premium Theremin

Thu, 07 May 2009 01:47:09 +0000

The Gakken Premium Theremin is an affordable and highly playable battery operated theremin instrument. Unlike most theremins, it uses an armband contact instead of a connection to earth ground. It also features - - coarse and fine controls for both pitch and volume antennae - master volume - 1/8" audio output jack - instrument stand mounting thread http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKGK20 Video & Music by Collin Cunningham

Weekend Project: Animal Detector

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:15:16 +0000

Make a varmint detecting webcam that captures rascally rabbits in your backyard.

MAKE presents: The Diode

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:26:22 +0000

It's the simplest semiconductor device made. It ushered in the age of radio, the electronic valve that rectifies and regulates - the diode!

Weekend Project: Strung Out

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:13:06 +0000

Make a unique one-string, electric or bass guitar out of PVC and wood.

Handmade Music 4-16-09

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:51:04 +0000

Projects and performances seen at the monthly Handmade Music event - a science fair / party of strange, new DIY musical creations held at 3rd Ward, Brooklyn.

Weekend Project: Stealth Mic

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:21:53 +0000

Make a set of sneaky earbuds that record what you hear. They create a binaural effect when played back wearing headphones.

CRAFT Video: LilyPad Arduino Bike Patch

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:41:45 +0000

In this intermediate soft circuit tutorial, I show you how to make a light-up patch that can be used on your backpack for fun and bike safety.

Weekend Project: Truth Wristband

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:23:10 +0000

Are you telling the truth? This fun and easy to build kit uses the galvanic skin response to become your very own personal lie detector

How-to Tuesday: Arduino 101 Accelerometers

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:59:24 +0000

More info at http://www.makezine.com Today, I am going to show you how easy it is to connect, and use, a Memsic 2125 Accelerometer from the Maker Shed. This sensor is able to detect tilt, acceleration, rotation, and vibration with a range of ±2 g. It can be used for making balancing robots, game controllers, musical instruments and more. I'll get you started...what you do next is up to you!

Weekend Project: The Powerfake

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:12:04 +0000

Take an old outdated PS/2 or USB ball mouse and turn it into a handy multimedia controller.

Arduino MEGA video featuring Tom Igoe

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:44:10 +0000

I stopped by Eyebeam in NYC on Tuesday to chat with Tom Igoe about the new Arduino MEGA and few other projects that he is working on. I took a quick video and some pictures of the new board to share with our readers.

MAKE presents: The Transistor

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:35:46 +0000

They electronically switch and amplify signals by harnessing the unique abilities of semiconductor materials. Their invention has transformed the world of electronics and accelerated our entry into the digital age. Behold - the Transistor!

CRAFT Video: LilyPad Arduino 101

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:42:31 +0000

Get started with the LilyPad Arduino! It's a sewable microcontroller that lets you embed lights, sounds, sensors, and much more into your wearables, perfect for clothing and accessories. In this video I'll show you how to attach the LilyPad and power supply to each other, and upload a basic program that blinks an LED. Next time I'll show some more advanced topics including hooking up a sensor and using it to change the circuit's behavior.

Weekend Project: Flash Memory Hard Drive

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:44:05 +0000

Take an old outdated hard drive and teach it new secret tricks by increasing it's capacity and speed.

How-To Tuesday: Stirling Engine demo from Volume 17

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:56:40 +0000

For more information, including a link to the build instructions. go to makezine.com. This is just a quick video of the Stirling engine build from Make, Volume 17.

Weekend Project: DIY Stilts

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:43:49 +0000

Build your very own pair of peg stilts that will let you see the world from new heights. From Craft, Volume 08. Thanks to Molly Graber and Chris Merrick.

Ask CRAFT: Sewing Elastic

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:23:56 +0000

This week's question comes from Violet, who wants to know how to sew elastic without ending up with a clump of tangled yarn on the backside. In this video I go over three different ways to sew elastic neatly and headache-free.

CRAFT Video: Machine-Knitted QR Code Scarf

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:45:31 +0000

I used my computerized knitting machine to make this QR code (2D barcode) scarf. You can turn any text into a QR code at qrcode.kaywa.com, and use that image as a pattern for knitting. You need neither Photoshop nor a knitting machine to make this project; they just make it significantly easier. When finished, anyone can take a picture of my scarf and get the information stored in the code as text on their screen, and it's stylish, too! For more info visit http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/03/craft_video_machineknitted_qr.html

Weekend Project: Spider Rifle

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:33:19 +0000

Make a humane, compressed-air-powered bug trapper that removes unwanted, tiny pests from your world .

Maker Shed video: Doomsday Sound Kit

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:30:22 +0000

This kit is a great introduction to soldering, circuit-bending, and hacking. I had a lot of fun building this kit, and the sounds you can generate are really interesting. Available at http://www.makershed.com

MAKE Volume 17 - Lost Knowledge

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:45:25 +0000

Here's MAKE Volume 17! It's all about lost knowledge. Learn about technologies of the past, updated with a 21st century twist. Electricity machines, a steam-powered saw mill, and vintage-style balsa wood RC plane. Check it out at makezine.com/17

Ask CRAFT: Plying Yarn

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:34:32 +0000

When I posted about the amazing yarn I customized at Yarnia in Portland, OR, I got a lot of questions about plying yarn. At Yarnia the yarn is wound together from many "singles," or individual strands of yarn to make up one unit, but the strands remain individual, making it a little more difficult to work with than plied yarn. I asked one of my professors, fibers artist Jerry Bleem, if he could teach my class how to ply yarn, or twist the singles together into a single strand, and in this video he does just that. Plied yarn is also much easier to work with on a knitting machine than non-plied yarn because there's less of a chance of one of the individual fibers catching where it's not supposed to. If you have a crafty question, send it on over to me at becky@craftzine.com for use in a future installment of Ask CRAFT! For more info go to: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/03/ask_craft_plying_yarn.html

Maker Profile - Wearable Technology on Make: television

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:06:29 +0000

Visit SparkLab founder and designer Syuzi Pakhchyan, a maker who explores the new frontier of high tech and fashion with her space age handiwork. Syuzi attaches LEDÕs and audio recording devices to clothing to craft unique sound and light wearables. Then see the very first maker of electric fashion.

Learn more about Syuzi Pakhchyan at http://www.sparklab.la

Maker Workshop - Cigar Box Guitar on Make: television

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:51:50 +0000

With a piece of oak, some string and a cigar box, John Park creates a three-stringed guitar. The cigar box acts as the resonating soundboard for the instrument. John then wires the guitar to a buck-fifty cassette-player amp and makes it really rock.

Maker to Maker - Camaro 8-Track on Make television

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:36:57 +0000

In this Hidden Treasures segment, Mister Jalopy opens up his Chevy Camaro's cassette player to show us the beauty and value of clear schematics for makers like him.

Maker Channel Ep. 10 - Sunlight poem, Pedal-powered blender, Handmade theremin, Time-lapse camera

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:32:14 +0000

Sunlight Poem - Ji Yeon Song's one-day poem projector made of cardboard and sunlight.

Pedal-Powered Blender - David Butcher outfits a bike with a generator that can run a blender.

Handmade Theremin- Lorin Parker's musical instrument is played without being touched.

Time-lapse Camera - Jay Burlage hacks into a clock to create an inexpensive way of taking panning time-lapse photography.

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

Make: television Episode 10: Wearable Technology & Cigar Box Guitar

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:09:40 +0000

We visit SparkLab founder and designer Syuzi Pakhchyan, a maker who explores the new frontier of high tech and fashion with her space age handiwork. In the Workshop, John Park shows us how to build a guitar out of a piece of wood, some string, nails and a cigar box. Then he "makes it rock" by wiring it to a buck-fifty cassette-player amp. In a Hidden Treasures segment, Mister Jalopy opens up his Chevy Camaro's cassette player to show us the beauty and value of clear schematics for makers like him. The Maker Channel features a sunlight-triggered poem, a pedal-powered blender, a time lapse photography rig, and a handmade theremin.

In the Maker Shed: SolarSpeeder 2.0 Kit

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:40:42 +0000

The SolarSpeeder Kit from the Maker Shed is a really fun kit to make and race. The kit comes with detailed instructions, and is easy enough for even a beginner to assemble. I really like the contoured circuit board, especially the gold flames. It really was amazing how fast this little solar racer ran across the floor after just a minute or two of charging. Next I have to try out some of the upgrades. I'll keep you updated. Available in the Maker Shed at http://www.makershed.com

Weekend Project - 5-Minute Foam Factory

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:50:03 +0000

Make styrofoam objects with this hot-wire polystyrene art cutter.