Don’t get us wrong, we drive very carefully as it’s the most dangerous thing we do on a regular basis. But even a careful driver can get caught by bad traffic and a red light camera.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.10.27 at 00:25
So you’ve got a broken gear for you model helicopter, and don’t have a 3d printer handy. If you need your little helo flying right away, [James] wrote in to tell us about his solution.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.10.26 at 23:34
This hardware, which was built as a Computer Engineering project by [Bryon] and his classmates, gives you feedback and control of a car though a cellular phone network.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.10.13 at 13:27
This juicy hunk of printed circuits is an open source controller for the peripherals of an electric car. It’s the product of a capstone project working on a vehicle aimed at urban commuting.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.10.12 at 22:41
From this view we would think the handmade wooden roadster (translated) was street legal. But it’s missing a few items that are required to take it out on the highway.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.10.10 at 01:08
This bicycle has no pedals and really nothing that resembles a seat. It’s not so much a way to get around as it’s a way to get down. Down from the mountain, and down low to the pavement.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.10.10 at 00:25
The folks from MIT made their way to the NYC Maker Faire, and of course brought a pair of Chibikarts. [Nancy Ouyang] wouldn’t allow those portable go karts take center stage at the MIT booth though; her Hexarideablepod (yes, that’s what she calls it) saw much more action from the kids clamoring to take something for a drive.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.09.30 at 13:18
As a member of the Repair Cafe in Maastricht, [Bertoa] sometimes needs to take a few tools out into the field to repair mechanical and electronic devices.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.09.30 at 12:57
You’re certainly not going to sneak up on anyone if using this LEGO motorized wheelchair. The high-pitched whine of all those tiny motors sounds like an army of robotic mosquitoes out for blood.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.09.26 at 23:06
This kayak to sailboat conversion is well done and makes for an interesting project. But even if you’re not going to be hitting the water on one of your own, the construction techniques are a useful resource to keep in mind.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2012.09.25 at 05:51