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Weekend Project: The Raygun (PDF)

19-Feb-10

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A steampunk style lighter in the form of a retro raygun. Thanks go to Molly Friedrich for the original article in MAKE Volume 17. View the PDF of this project. And then subscribe to MAKE magazine for other great projects you can do over the weekend.

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Weekend Project: Rubber Band Power (PDF)

04-Dec-09

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Build a fun-for-all-ages mini car launcher for next to nothing.
Thanks go to Nancy Dorsner for the original article in MAKE, Volume 20.
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Weekend Project: Bike Repair Stand (PDF)

27-Nov-09

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Work on your bicycle the easy way with this inexpensive and easy to build bike stand.
Thanks go to Shaun Wilson for the original article in MAKE, Volume 18.
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Weekend Project: Beetlebot (PDF)

20-Nov-09

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Simple robot from your parts bin that avoids obstacles.
Thanks go to Jerome Demers for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
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MAKE presents: The Inductor

09-Nov-09

The deceptively simple coil 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 components work. It truly is an awesome device!

I knew little of how inductors worked before starting out on this vid. In fact, none of the circuits I’ve built ever called for them specifically. But after a bit of research, I was honestly amazed to learn how they work. The process of mutual induction even inspired this little action-painting/diagram -

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As always, feel free to leave a comment with your ideas/experiences/corrections/take on the matter.

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MAKE: television Episode 6 – Music Machines & Trebuchet

23-Jul-09

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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CRAFT Video: DIY soda

18-Jul-09

It’s summer and all I want to do these days is relax with a fizzy beverage, but I can’t stand too-sweet soft drinks! In this CRAFT Video, I show you how easy it is to make your own soda at home, and it’s inexpensive, too! I use brewer’s yeast to produce carbon dioxide, and whatever flavors come to the imagination. In the video I used honey, green tea, strawberries, and grated ginger, but you can use any combination of fruits, juices, fresh herbs, and sweeteners that you like. Thanks to Matt Mets for the tea recipe inspiration.

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Check out the complete tutorial with recipe ideas over on CRAFT.

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3 Day Weekend – Watch the Weekend Project Podcast!

28-May-07

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It’s a three day weekend and if you haven’t had a chance to watch the weekend projects podcast, now is the time. You can watch the video and read the pdf and learn about brain waves and how to make a brain machine!

This is what it looks like in itunes. If you subscribe in itunes, you’ll get it downloaded every weekend automatically! – Link

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Time lapse video of Maker Faire (outside)

24-May-07

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Carlos made an incredible time lapse video of Maker Faire 2007 shot @ Fiesta Hall across from the giant human powered nose picking machine …. Link (mov).

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Maker Faire Video Report

20-May-07

There is way too much stuff to document here to give an accurate video of the awesomeness that is Maker Faire, but here’s a little video smattering to give you just a hint of what it’s like to be at maker faire.

Listen carefully for the person yelling “doppler effect” while offering the experience of the doppler effect!

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Missing it? Put the Austin Maker Faire on your calendar! October 20th and 21st, 2007 – Link

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