Sometimes making doesn't need to be complicated. Or difficult. Or time-consuming.
Sometimes the material just speaks for itself. Sometimes it's almost too bad to 'do something' with it. Sometimes nature itself is the best designer. Sometimes less is simply a lot more. Read More
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This instructable gives an overview of building two small cars from the ground up, both powered by electric bike motors. The build includes chassis, fibreglass body, steering and drive train. The cars are designed for efficiency to extract the maximum performance from a 1hp motor and were used to compete in an electrathon competition. It can be built for around $1500 including motor, controller and the latest lithium batteries and will go flat out around 50km/h for 1 hour before recharging.
Similar in size to a gokart, Roadbot 3 and Roadbot 4 have streamlined bodies, minimal frontal area and low rolling resistance tyres. They are powered by brushless DC electric motors and a lithium battery packs. They were built to compete in the Perth EV Challenge in Western Australia by the River Raiders team. Read More Licensed under "CC BY-NC-SA" Sometimes you really need to sharpen a knife. But what if all you have on hand is a burned out high pressure sodium light bulb and desperation? You're in luck! The bulb's quartz core can be used to sharpen knives, tools, and your reputation as a genius. If you've got a couple basic tools and a dowel, you can upgrade that quartz to a nice sharpener that's also a great conversation starter.
Read More Licensed under "CC BY-NC-SA T-Rex PA speaker is a project I made in January 2015.
It is by far the biggest custom speaker I made. the whole piece measure 86" tall X 105" long X 68" wide. I was standing with it in the second image ( i am 5'9) to show the scale of it. the main driver is a 15" PRV 1000W PA woofer. with two 3 1/2" tweeters. Read More Licensed under "CC BY-NC-SA" The definition of "science" is, "The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment." Put in simpler terms, science is learning through observation and experimentation. This instructable can help kids and adults view the world around them from a different perspective. It can help them learn about electronics, rapid prototyping, and reuse. It can help teach them what things are made of, how to take things apart, and why those things work. All-in-all, there is a lot you can do with this instructable, so use your imagination and enjoy! Read More! How to make a simple backyard foundry for less than $20, for melting pop cans, and casting aluminum.
Author: Youtube user "King of Random" LEGOs are fun, versatile, and endlessly captivating. Combine those properties with a heat gun, and you have endless applications and infinite possibilities! Enjoy this tutorial and have fun making your awesome LEGO bracelet!
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Taking pictures for your Instructables can be a difficult task, while taking good pictures can be practically impossible. This tutorial is to help you take better pictures, and help you improve your Instructables. Enjoy!
Note: I am definitely not a professional photographer. This tutorial is to help those who have no clue what to do, not to expound on the art of photography. That said, enjoy this Instructable, and I hope you do learn something! Read More |
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