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November 27, 2009
Weekend Project: Bike Repair Stand
Work on your bicycle the simple way with this inexpensive and easy to build bike stand.
Thanks go to Shaun Wilson for the original article in MAKE, Volume 18.
To download The Bike Repair Stand video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Bike Repair Stand article in MAKE, Volume 18 and you
can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Nov 27, 2009 05:01 AM
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November 20, 2009
Weekend Project: Beetlebot
Simple robot from your parts bin that avoids obstacles. Thanks go to Jerome Demers for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
To download the Beetlebot video, click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Beetlebot article in MAKE, Volume 12 or you can also see it in our Digital Edition.
In the Maker Shed:
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Nov 20, 2009 05:01 AM
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November 17, 2009
MAKE, Volume 20: For Kids of All Ages
MAKE, Volume 20 is on newsstands today! Check out this preview video to get a tour of our best edition yet (we know, we say that every time)!
Want to know how to build a hydrogen rocket? How about a laser light show in a lunchbox? Or a simple remote-controlled videocam car? Or maybe you want to go old-school and build a wooden mini sailboat or toy car launcher? All this and tons more, plus revealing photos of Adam Savage's maker childhood, can all be found in MAKE, Volume 20, "For Kids of All Ages." Get your individual copy in the Maker Shed, or subscribe now to get access to our awesome Digital Edition.
Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast in iTunes, or download the m4v video.
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Nov 17, 2009 07:00 AM
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November 13, 2009
Weekend Project: Lost Screw Finder
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.
Thanks go to Frank Ford for the original article in MAKE, Volume 13.
To download The Lost Screw Finder video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Lost Screw Finder article in MAKE, Volume 13 and you
can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Nov 13, 2009 05:01 AM
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November 9, 2009
MAKE presents: The Inductor
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 -
As always, feel free to leave a comment with your ideas/experiences/corrections/take on the matter.
Download the m4v file or subscribe in iTunes
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- MAKE presents: The Integrated Circuit
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Nov 9, 2009 03:01 AM
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November 6, 2009
Weekend Project: Making Char Cloth
Learn how to make a cheap and effective fire starter made from an old t-shirt.
To download The Char Cloth video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
See Char Cloth in action with the Fire Piston from William Gurstelle.
For more info on what Swedish Fire Steel is, check out this article.
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Nov 6, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 30, 2009
Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing
Annoy your friends or co-workers with this high-tech practical joke.
Thanks go to Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
To download The Evasive Beeping Thing video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Evasive Beeping Thing article in MAKE, Volume 14 and you
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Here is a link for the corrected schematic.
Use it rather than the schematic in the PDF or article.
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Oct 30, 2009 05:01 AM
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October 28, 2009
Fascination video series

Our Fascination video series features interviews with notable scientists and technologists, sponsored by Dow Chemical. All the videos are up now, and they're worth watching. How often do you get to hear these brilliant folks describe why they're fascinated with what they do? Here's the lineup:
- Adam Summers
- Andres Hicks
- Heather Lang
- Theadore Grey
- Louise Leakey
- John Mighton
- Rebecca Moore
- Fiorenzo
- Lynn Rothschild
- Bruce Hood
- Larry Weiss
- Mackenzie
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Oct 28, 2009 11:00 AM
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October 23, 2009
Weekend Project: The Atlatl
Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device that hurls spears at up to 100mph.
Thanks go to Daryl Hrdlicka for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
To download The Atlatl video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Atlatl article in MAKE, Volume 12
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Oct 23, 2009 05:01 AM
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October 16, 2009
Fascination: Larry Weiss

Why is Larry Weiss fascinated with hygiene? Well, he believes that it is a human engineering problem that society has attempted to solve chemically, with poor results. So, instead of fighting a losing battle trying to convince people about this, he is working to produce a non-toxic alternative to common cleaning products. Find out the whole story in our exclusive interview with him.
Larry's talk is the latest installment in our Fascination series of interviews with notable scientists and technologists, sponsored by Dow Chemical.
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Oct 16, 2009 10:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Mini Bike Light
Ride safely at night with this easy to make Mini Bike Light.
Thanks go to Trevor Shannon for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
To download The Mini Bike Light video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Mini Bike Light article in MAKE, Volume 14
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Here is the modified schematic using the LM3909 chip
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Oct 16, 2009 05:01 AM
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October 9, 2009
Weekend Project: Junk parts pecan crusher
Check out an old-school pecan crusher made out of junk parts found in a man-cave.
Thanks to Terry Dove for this nutty project.
To download The Junk Parts Pecan Crusher video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
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Oct 9, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 2, 2009
Fascination: Heather Lang

Why is Heather Lang fascinated with chess? Though she is a master player herself, her passion lies in coaching others, and helping guide them to the moment where they say "Ah, yes, got it!". In this video, she talks about running after-school chess clubs to get kids interested in the game.
Heather's interview is the latest installment in our Fascination series of interviews with notable scientists and technologists, sponsored by Dow Chemical.
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Oct 2, 2009 01:00 PM
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Weekend Project: Homebrew Alarm Purse
The Homebrew Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your purse.
Thanks go to Norene Leddy for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The Homebrew Alarm Purse video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Alarm Purse article in MAKE, Volume 19
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Oct 2, 2009 05:01 AM
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September 25, 2009
Weekend Project: DIY Drawer Organizer
Organize your kitchen utensils and gadgets with this custom made plexiglass drawer organizer.
Thanks go to Conrad Hopkins for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The DIY Drawer Organizer video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete DIY Drawer Organizer article in MAKE, Volume 19
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Sep 25, 2009 05:01 AM
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September 24, 2009
Fascination: Mackenzie Cowell

Mackenzie Cowell is one of the founders of DIYbio.org. He is featured in the most recent of our ongoing series of video interviews with notable makers, sponsored by Dow chemical, over at elementsofhumanity.com. Mac is a big advocate, not just of the fledgling discipline of synthetic biology (or "biological engineering," as it's coming to be known), but of the idea that amateurs, hobbyists, and so-called "citizen scientists" have a meaningful role to play in its development. Check it out.
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Sep 24, 2009 06:00 AM
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September 22, 2009
Fascination: Fiorenzo Omenetto

Fiorenzo 'Fio' Omenetto, a physicist turned bioengineer at Tufts University, takes a few minutes to explain his fascination with silk. Not your typical fiber artist, Fio is actually using the silk proteins as a material for building bio-compatible sensors that could be safely implanted in humans. Silk may seem like a strange material to use, however it has properties that allow biochemical components that are mixed into it to remain active. As a bonus, it can also be produced using a green, non-toxic and neutral pH process.
Fio's interview is the latest installment in our Fascination series of interviews with notable scientists and technologists.
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Sep 22, 2009 10:00 AM
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September 18, 2009
Weekend Project: Tilt-Shift Photography
Create the illusion of a miniaturized world with this photographic technique.
Thanks go to Dennison Bertram for the original article in MAKE, Volume 09.
To download The Tilt-Shift Photography video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Tilt-Shift Photography article in MAKE, Volume 09
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Sep 18, 2009 05:01 AM
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September 11, 2009
Weekend Project: Blubberbot
Build a Blubberbot. A light-seeking robotic inflatable in search of light and cellphone signals.
To download The Blubbebot video click here or subscribe in iTunes.
In the Maker Shed:
Blubber Bot Robotic Inflatable
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Sep 11, 2009 05:00 AM
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September 4, 2009
Fascination: Louise Leakey

In this installment of our ongoing series of video interviews with notable Makers and scientists, sponsored by Dow Chemical, paleontologist Louise Leakey talks about the challenges involved in finding fossils, and outlines her plan to crowdsource the search. Louise comes from a long line of Leakeys in Kenya, and is co-founder of the Turkana Basin Institute there.
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Sep 4, 2009 10:00 AM
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