Building a Power Supply Kit with Collin
In this classic video Collin Cunningham describes power supplies and walking through building a dual linear regulated power supply from a kit.Read more on MAKE
View ArticleMake a Gel Electrophoresis Power Supply
Open-source DIY Bio company IO Rodeo created a DIY gel electrophoresis power supply, which creates the electrical field that manipulates molecules suspended in a gel or liquid.Read more on MAKE
View ArticleBuilding a BatBox: a DIY Battery Backup
Bill Porter had some nice batteries lying around and had suffered some power outages, so he decided to make a battery backup in the spirit of Minecraft's BatBox power packs.Read more on MAKE
View ArticleHackett’s Bike Generator Keeps the Juice Flowing During Blackouts
Having witnessed the effects of Superstorm Sandy on the New York power grid, Hackett built this easy bike generator to stave off the next power outage.Read more on MAKE
View ArticleComponent of the Month: Transformer
November is Transformer month, and we'll be featuring blog posts about those handy components used for transforming voltage. Read more on MAKE
View ArticleHow to Easily Disassemble a Transformer
Ryan Jensen wanted to get at the magnet wire in his his transformer in order to make a relay. It turns out getting into those things can be pretty difficult; they're not made to be opened!Read more on...
View ArticleHow to Salvage Transformers From Dead Microwaves
Matt, AKA YouTube user MattsAwesomeStuff, has three video tutorials describing how he hacks broken microwave ovens in order to harvest transformers from the junk. Read more on MAKE
View ArticleHow to Create a Power Supply out of a Wall Wart
Chris Connors shows how to modify a wall wart to equip it with alligator clips, giving you the ability to power a project breadboard right from the wall socket.Read more on MAKE
View ArticleNew Project: Skill Builder — CNC Panel Joinery
A guide to making interlocking, self-aligning, and demountable joints in flat stock.Read more on MAKE
View ArticleNew Project: Induction Instruction
Generate enough power to light an LED through the magic of inductive charging.Read more on MAKE
View ArticleNew Project: Glowing Recommendations: Interesting Lights To Use In Your Projects
Vintage components that add character to your creations. Read more on MAKE The post Glowing Recommendations: Interesting Lights To Use In Your Projects appeared first on Make: DIY Projects, How-Tos,...
View ArticleNew Project: Skill Builder: Styrofoam Sculpting, Surfacing, and Sugru Skinning
The modeling technique I used in my Ergo Mouse project has 3 main steps: sculpting, surfacing, and Sugru skinning. But you can apply it to any creative process requiring models to explore interactions...
View ArticleIntroduction to Lost Wax Casting
Want to make jewelry or other intricately detailed metals? Learn the basics of lost wax casting with this introduction. Read more on MAKE The post Introduction to Lost Wax Casting appeared first on...
View ArticleHere’s Why You Should Prototype with Foamcore
Brown University's Ian Gonsher shares tips and best practices for prototyping low resolution designs in foamcore. Read more on MAKE The post Here’s Why You Should Prototype with Foamcore appeared first...
View ArticleMake a Gel Electrophoresis Power Supply
Open-source DIY Bio company IO Rodeo created a DIY gel electrophoresis power supply, which creates the electrical field that manipulates molecules suspended in a gel or liquid. The post Make a Gel...
View ArticleBuilding a BatBox: a DIY Battery Backup
Bill Porter had some nice batteries lying around and had suffered some power outages, so he decided to make a battery backup in the spirit of Minecraft's BatBox power packs. The post Building a...
View ArticleHackett’s Bike Generator Keeps the Juice Flowing During Blackouts
Having witnessed the effects of Superstorm Sandy on the New York power grid, Hackett built this easy bike generator to stave off the next power outage. The post Hackett’s Bike Generator Keeps the...
View ArticleComponent of the Month: Transformer
November is Transformer month, and we'll be featuring blog posts about those handy components used for transforming voltage. The post Component of the Month: Transformer appeared first on Make: DIY...
View ArticleHow to Easily Disassemble a Transformer
Ryan Jensen wanted to get at the magnet wire in his his transformer in order to make a relay. It turns out getting into those things can be pretty difficult; they're not made to be opened! The post...
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