Homemade air conditioner version 4
Franco sent in this article detailing his new method for affordable cooling – The construction was fairly simple. It only took me a few hours. I used a 20 litre plastic container to house the heat...
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From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Ranjit from Brooklyn created this pleasant device and displayed it at the recent Figment Festival – seems a prime candidate to replace the windchime, hmm … windstring? –...
View ArticleHOW TO – Make a “Net data meter”
Antique voltmeter displays current air quality from the web – By Tom Igoe… One thing that disappoints me about computers is how little character they possess. Antique instruments of information...
View ArticleGreat American Horn Machine plays MIDI music, spreads happy
Dana (Mon Valley, PA) built “The Great American Horn Machine” using a gasoline-powered air compressor, 620 gallon air tank, along with an array of ship & train horns + whistles. The whole thing is...
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Breathing Bike Scrubs Your Air as You Pedal
There’s been a lot of talk about the pollution problem in Beijing lately. Last month, the air quality index there hit 755, going well beyond the top of the scale (which is set at 500). Matt Hope‘s...
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A Breath of Fresh Air: DIY Gel Air Fresheners
Turns out, vodka and gelatin are good for more than just jello shots. With a little help from your favorite essential oils, you can transform those common party staples into your own custom-scented DIY...
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Remote Controlled Confetti Cannon
Confetti cannons are great, but sometimes you want to set them off remotely. Here's how to make one that can be triggered wirelessly with a remote control. Read more on MAKE The post Remote Controlled...
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Build a Simple Vortex Cannon, Then Upgrade with a Subwoofer
Learn about the physics of air movement with a vortex cannon that blows smoke rings when you thump it. Read more on MAKE The post Build a Simple Vortex Cannon, Then Upgrade with a Subwoofer appeared...
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Watch: Here’s How a Multi-Barrel Nerf Blaster Works
Learn why Bill Hammack calls this Nerf gun "the epitome of good engineering." Read more on MAKE The post Watch: Here’s How a Multi-Barrel Nerf Blaster Works appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and...
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Inflate Your Wearables Using Drone Motors and Pneumatic Air Muscles
Pump up your look using drone motors and pneumatic air muscles to give your wearables a hint of animation with soft robotics. Read more on MAKE The post Inflate Your Wearables Using Drone Motors and...
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