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August 21, 2008
Weekend Project: The Streamerator
Launch streams of toilet paper in mid-air. The ultimate TP machine. Thanks go to Professor Greg Arius of the Phenomenauts for the original article in Make Volume 8
To download Streamerator MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Streamerator article MAKE 08 "Streamerator" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Aug 21, 2008 07:00 AM
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August 20, 2008
MAKE: Top 10 How-To Videos
Everybody likes a good top 10 list, including all of us at MAKE. I asked everyone what his or her favorite MAKE videos were, and compiled a list. So without further ado, I present the Make Magazine Top 10 How-To Videos. [in no particular order]
10: Make a Tabletop Biosphere
Read more about making your own Tabletop Biosphere
9: Make a pocket sized LED cube
Make your own Pocket sized LED Cube
8: Build a Jam Jar Jet
Learn how to make your own Jam Jar Jet
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Aug 20, 2008 01:00 AM
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August 15, 2008
Weekend Project: Making Biodiesel
Make your own backyard biodiesel. It's easy to make a small batch that will work in any diesel engine. You won't need any special equipment--an old juice bottle will serve as the "reactor" vessel--and on such a small scale, you can quickly refine your technique and perform further experiments. Thanks go to Rob Elam for the original article in Make Volume 3
To download Making Biodiesel MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Making Biodiesel article MAKE 03 "Making Biodiesel" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Aug 15, 2008 07:00 AM
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August 8, 2008
Weekend Project: In-Car Camcorder Mount
Rig an onboard camera like the cops and NASCAR, for 15 bucks.Thanks go to Christophe_Caron for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download In-Car Camcorder Mount MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the In-Car Camcorder Mount article MAKE 13 "In-Car Camcorder Mount" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Aug 8, 2008 07:00 AM
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August 1, 2008
Weekend Project: Aircraft Band Receiver
Dig out that vintage AM/FM radio and modify it so you can pick up air traffic control communications.Thanks go to Cy Tymony for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download Aircraft Band Receiver MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the HardAircraft Band Receiver article MAKE 09 "Aircraft Band Receiver" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Aug 1, 2008 07:00 AM
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July 25, 2008
Weekend Project: Hard Drive Wind Chimes
Reuse a crashed hard drive or two for a set of wind chimes. Easy to make and sound great. Thanks go to Thomas Arey for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download Hard Drive Wind Chimes MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Hard Drive Wind Chimes article MAKE 12 "Hard Drive Wind Chimes" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Jul 25, 2008 07:00 AM
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July 18, 2008
Weekend Project: Styrofoam Plate Speaker
Get surprisingly good sound from disposable picnicware with this easy to make and inexpensive Styrofoam Plate Speaker. Thanks go to José Pino for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download Styrofoam Plate Speaker MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Styrofoam Plate Speaker article MAKE 12 "Styrofoam Plate Speaker" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Jul 18, 2008 07:00 AM
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July 11, 2008
Weekend Project: Electronic Crickets
Create a nightime chorus of crickets that sing through the night by modifying an ordinary solar powered yard light. Original project by Michael F. Zbyszynski.
To download Electronic Crickets MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Electronic Crickets article MAKE 11 "Electronic Crickets" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Jul 11, 2008 07:00 AM
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July 4, 2008
Weekend Project: Soda Bottle Rocket
With a few empty soda bottles and some PVC pipe, you can build a high-performance water rocket. Original project by Steve Lodefink. The basis for this project's launcher design is the Martinet Launcher
To download Soda Bottle Rocket MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Soda Bottle Rocket article MAKE 05 "Soda Bottle Rocket" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Jul 4, 2008 07:00 AM
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June 27, 2008
Weekend Project: Lensless Microscope
Turn a video camera into a lensless miscroscope and record what you see! Fun and easy project. Original project by Tom ZimmermanTo download Lensless Microscope MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Lensless Microscope article MAKE 14 "Lensless Microscope" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Jun 27, 2008 07:00 AM
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June 20, 2008
Weekend Project: Parabolic Microphone
Here's a an easy to make, dollar store DIY spy microphone that lets you listen from afar and bring the sounds up close. Thanks go to Jim Lee for the original article in Make Magazine.
To download Parabolic Microphone MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Parabolic Microphone article MAKE 14 "Parabolic Microphone" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Jun 20, 2008 07:00 AM
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June 13, 2008
Weekend Project: Herbie The Mousebot
Herbie the Mousebot is a very quick, easy-to-build, light-chasing robot kit, perfect for beginners. This little robot is so quick, you have to run to keep up with him.
To download Herbie the Mousebot MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
@ The Maker store -- Herbie the Mousebot
Posted by KipKay |
Jun 13, 2008 07:00 AM
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June 6, 2008
Weekend Project: Home Chemistry
Bob Thompson bypasses the DEA and shows Phil Torrone how to make Iodine.
To download Home Chemistry: Make Iodine MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
@ The Maker store -- The Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments
For students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry. Learn how to smelt copper, purify alcohol, synthesize rayon, test for drugs and poisons, and much more. The book includes lessons on how to equip your home chemistry lab, master laboratory skills, and work safely in your lab, along with 17 hands-on chapters that include multiple laboratory sessions.
Posted by KipKay |
Jun 6, 2008 07:00 AM
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May 2, 2008
Weekend Project: Build an Ornithopter
An ornithopter is an aircraft that flies by flapping its wings! Here is a simple monoplane design powered by a rubber band. It's motion is similar to a bird in flight.
To download Build an Ornithopter MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Build and Ornithopter article MAKE 08 "Build and Ornithopter" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
May 2, 2008 07:00 AM
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April 25, 2008
Weekend Project: Mousetrap Powered Vehicle
Vroom! Power a balsa wood vehicle from the energy of a mousetrap! Fun and easy project! No mice were harmed during the filming of this video.
To download Mousetrap Powered Vehicle MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Posted by KipKay |
Apr 25, 2008 06:00 AM
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April 18, 2008
Weekend Project: Kitchen Floor Vacuum Former
From take-out coffee lids to Stormtrooper costumes, vacuum formed plastic is everywhere. Now you can build your own for thousands less than professional models and still make cool 3D objects!
To download Kitchen Floor Vacuum Former MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Kitchen Floor Vacuum Former MAKE 11 "Kitchen Floor Vacuum Former" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Apr 18, 2008 07:00 AM
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April 11, 2008
Weekend Project: Transistorize Your iPod
Get vintage sounds from time-warp radio with this fun "back to the future" project. Top 40 songs from the 70's don't sound the same on big stereo systems or headphones but they will now!
To download Transistorize Your iPod MP4 click here ------ or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Transitorize Your iPod MAKE 13 "Transisorize Your iPod" & you can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Apr 11, 2008 07:00 AM
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April 4, 2008
Weekend Project: Telekinetic Pen
Do you like magic tricks? Here's a cool project that turns an ordinary Sharpie into a Telekinetic Pen! It shivers at your very command...or does it?
To download Telekinetic Pen MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the MAKE 13 "Telekinetic Pen" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Apr 4, 2008 07:00 AM
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March 28, 2008
Weekend Project: Explosion Engine
Ever wonder what goes on inside the engine of your car? Can you imagine at 5000 rpm there are 80+ explosions every second? Here's a DIY internal combustion engine that'll show what all that noise is about!
To download Explosion Engine MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the Explosion EngineMAKE 13 "Explosion Engine" & You can see that in our digital edition.
Posted by KipKay |
Mar 28, 2008 07:00 AM
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March 22, 2008
Joule Thief goes "steampunk"
The Joule Thief madness continues, here used in a project to power an "on phone" status light/headset hook.
Related:
- More Joule Thief fun
- A cuddlier joule thief
- Make a Joule Thief - Weekend Projects Video Podcast
- The Joule Thief
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Mar 22, 2008 08:00 PM
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