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What are you currently MAKE'ing?

Thought I would break the ice with an obvious. I just thought of this an hour ago, and haven't had a chance to work on it. I want to take out the huge antenna on my cell phone and just wind a coil around in my phone's case. Shouldn't be hard. (The "MAKE" is MAKE an antenna that fits inside your phone.)

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protolabs says: Apr 13, 2012. 10:42 PM
i am making sprockets!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-wooden-sprocket-without-cnc-machines/
Data643 says: Feb 8, 2011. 7:03 PM
I'm making a helicopter rocket (Make: 25) but instead of cardboard, I'm using thin acrylic tubes.

TheTechGuy99 says: Oct 31, 2010. 5:31 AM
Im working on a wrap around workbench w/ 3 sides and 24 square feet of space. it is meant to replace my old one that was originally meant for toys.
solarblade90 says: Oct 26, 2010. 1:09 PM
A 10 minute cellphone holder!!!
running says: Aug 3, 2010. 8:42 AM
working on nerf mavrick, replacing center tubes,removing restraters, and the hardest part, triing the build a 7 counrter led light to show remaining bullets left, hopfuly adding sound and a mister of small smoke maker in front; that goes off with every shot, allso that when look great a small about of smoke and laszer light coming from the front. maybe in the furture i;ll make some sort of keinic sparker running thought it.
crzy engineer says: Jan 9, 2010. 6:01 PM
Tv Bgone ha! :D
M4industries says: Dec 25, 2009. 12:40 PM
 Tesla Coil
Its Giggles says: Oct 27, 2009. 5:20 PM
An automobile for the next generation. . .  :P
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bloggpal says: Oct 18, 2009. 10:19 PM
I am boring and may be plan to sleep ealier tonite..
M4industries says: Oct 17, 2009. 12:48 PM
Vann de graff
Motorized Bike
Makey the Robot
Homemade BUSTED sign out of steel. (Need Plasma cutter)
Zaphod Beeblebrox says: Jan 9, 2010. 6:21 PM
i've always wanted a busted sighn!
M4industries says: Jan 9, 2010. 8:06 PM
 I have the welder, but an oxy-torch is too inaccurate, only a plasma cutter will work.

Maybe I can use one at Techshop!
donnyj says: Jun 20, 2009. 3:33 PM
Something I have been planning to make for a few weeks now and am still currently working on is what I like to call potato artillery. it is a four shot electrically fired pneumatic cannon that is basically 4 regular cannons linked together but . . . slightly modified with an aiming system that is also electrically controlled.
roo525 says: Jun 9, 2009. 3:20 PM
I'm making an invention I like to call, the air blaster. Simply it's a diy teaching how to make a portable air cannon that can fire tennis balls, baseballs, and mabey eventually a grappling hook! It is basically a small aluminum case that can be filled with compressed air from an air compressor.
eyebot117 says: Apr 19, 2009. 7:35 PM
Hi everyone. I'm working on all kinds of stuff right now. I'm collecting parts for an Xbox 360 that's modded into an alluminum suitcase, has USB ports, WiFi adapter, power cable, and a built-in LCD screen from a computer monitor. I'm still in the beginning brainstorming stage of developing a ballpoint pen that can change the color of its ink with the turn of a dial and the tone with another dial. I'm designing a sperical shaped RC robot but one that can split open like a plastic easter egg (and still move, use grabbers, shoot rubberbands, etc...). I'm working on a costume made from cardboard that looks like the guy in my profile image. It's going to have RGB LED's in the head and on the arm, leg, shoulder, and chest armor. The only problem is making it, and seeing out of it! I'm working on a million (not really) water weapons (check out my group-The Water Warrior Group) including-water rocket launchers (shoulder mounted, possibly with an ammo clip)!!! I always design everything on Google SketchUp first (check out my group- Google SketchUp group), to make everything easier to build.
tarzioo says: Mar 13, 2009. 11:02 PM
i'm knitting this awesome blue beanie with earflaps. I already made a goomba out of felt and i'm going to place it on one of the earflaps. It's gonna be amazing lol
Patented says: Mar 12, 2009. 6:57 PM
Im presently eating Starburst :)
dombeef says: Mar 12, 2009. 4:42 PM
(removed by a hobo's request)
trialex says: Mar 10, 2009. 9:06 PM
Well I've moved on from the automatic flame-thrower below; although that post still continues to generate replies two years later. Current projects include high-altitude balloon & giant gameboy
ShutterBugger says: Mar 9, 2009. 9:32 PM
I am planning the construction of a microwave plasma torch using MW oven components.
TXTCLA55 says: Mar 9, 2009. 7:18 PM
well i have severl projects going,....a solar roller, a RC spy car with mini camera, and a NES PC!
teknoman says: Feb 14, 2009. 6:06 PM
Ok, I just thought of this. How about a small subwoofer that is build inside your computer case and hooked up to a circuit that gives your computer a "heartbeat" and makes it got faster say the hotter it gets inside your computer? Any thoughts or ideas on this would be much appreciated, cause I'm not sure where to start with the circuit.
Goodhart says: Dec 23, 2008. 6:42 PM
I am hoping to construct a few more test equipment style projects in the next few months.
Goodhart says: Dec 10, 2008. 7:24 PM
Well, my "annoying beeping thing" has come to an abrupt halt....it doesn't make a sound and I am running out of options as to what the problem might be.... But, I got a new UJT, so my next project will also be a sort of noisemaker ;-)
Goodhart says: Dec 10, 2008. 7:26 PM
Oops, it is going to be a modified version of a Hands-off alarm.
camperken says: Dec 10, 2008. 5:34 PM
I'm putting up a pole building for my forge, welder, homemade anvil and other stuff. I got the poles in the ground, rafters up and collecting pallets for the sides. Getting some free roofing. Cost for 16 by 16 will be under $250.
lordofthedonuts says: Nov 28, 2008. 11:51 PM
I'm making a car horn for my bicycle (up coming 'ible), I'm working on a small ROV, and I'll build a Remote controlled blimp.
tomasys says: Nov 25, 2008. 11:59 AM
i'm making an IR camera
invalidreality says: Nov 21, 2008. 9:14 PM
I'm building a workbench.
aids333 says: Nov 3, 2008. 9:42 AM
I'm making a platform bed.
Frogzard101 says: Oct 27, 2008. 3:30 PM
i am making a jacob's ladder
kelseymh says: Oct 22, 2008. 12:40 PM
Adding a switch to cut out the buzzer on our clothes dryer. The d**ned thing is loud enough to wake our six-month-old daughter. I didn't take pictures before cutting the hole and mounting the light switch, so I probably won't do a decent I'ble about it.
dudeman176 says: Oct 14, 2008. 6:55 PM
Howdy. I'm working on a hypothetical RPG idea, hypothetically made of estes alpha rockets and explosives (probably m-80s). I'm also working on a hypothetical launcher.
Udon says: Oct 12, 2008. 1:57 AM
I'm working on a whole lot of stuff, but really slowly [cos i'm a lazy bum who procrastinates]: a periscope using side view mirror motors an LED sequencer a welding bench antiqued [sp] german dog tags a boolean function generator using a MUX some upgunned ear-buds rusty furniture the perfect pork dumpling
REDNEK777 says: Oct 4, 2008. 6:55 AM
purple duck take pimp sute for prom
jessyratfink says: Oct 3, 2008. 7:46 PM
Right now I have a few projects I'm wanting to work on. Mostly more pasties, a giant moustache pillow, chastity belt, etc. :P
sasquatchbmx says: Oct 3, 2008. 6:51 PM
Actually I just made a "no weld recumbent bike" it was pretty fun and easy to make, although I'm still working out a few flaws in the design. I have fun riding it around town and getting everyone's reaction.
Derin says: Oct 2, 2008. 11:21 PM
extension cord,the project just got rejected yesterday by my father(the 1,000,000th time)
Derin says: Oct 2, 2008. 11:23 PM
so,im currently about to MAKE a sandwich since it is 9:30 in the morning and im hungry
amyles says: Oct 2, 2008. 6:42 PM
Just finished a modification to the DIY Camera R-Strap. If there are any photographers here trust me, having one of these is a must!
r-strap 4.jpg
gmjhowe says: Aug 21, 2008. 2:50 PM
- Dystopian sword - Handgun V2 - Plasma rifle V2 - Molten glass Gun - Game pod
pestan says: Aug 21, 2008. 9:22 AM
how do i make a screen shot of my computer?
bumpus says: Aug 21, 2008. 9:23 AM
Next to your F12 button, above your Insert button, and next to your scroll lock. ;)
Kiteman says: Aug 21, 2008. 9:29 AM
It says "Prt Scr" on it. You will need some other software open to paste into (such as Paint), and then save the image you get. Like this:
screen shot.JPG
pestan says: Aug 21, 2008. 1:29 PM
thanks i feel like such a noob...
bumpus says: Aug 21, 2008. 1:48 PM
'Tis okay, I asked the same question about 9 months ago.. :D
Lftndbt says: Aug 8, 2008. 1:31 AM
First time I have read this post.

Isn't MAKE tops!? So many great new ideas!!

I'm MAKE'ing Ambient RGB LED Cube Lights and having great fun developing new combinations of light patterns with them.

The glass tiles they are made with have an endless amount of different uses. They diffuse the LeD's light in a some what sophisticated and stylish way.
pestan says: Aug 5, 2008. 12:46 PM
i am doing the floating books thing!
jakey239 says: Jul 16, 2008. 3:12 PM
I'm attempting to link up a few grills together as part of my vacuum former so I don't have to use the one in my cooking grill because of fumes.
Goodhart says: Jun 30, 2008. 3:49 AM
Right now, I am in the middle of working out the best way to hack the Latest and worst version of Radio Shack's digital audio record/playback module, so that it actually works...as it stands, it is virtually worthless...
Goodhart says: Jun 30, 2008. 3:50 AM
Forgot to include the picture....
siggie 004.jpg
gmjhowe says: Jun 30, 2008. 3:03 AM
I am currently working on a steampunk esque sniper rifle.
Szpectre says: Jun 29, 2008. 3:54 PM
I am currently working on a hovercam and an electric motorcycle. The hovercam has two counter rotating blades and has survived an initial test flight. I am redesigning the frame to include directional vanes. The batteries and wireless camera will be in the center.
0508082237a.jpg
REDNEK777 says: Jun 26, 2008. 6:44 PM
im making a boring day wose
lordofthedonuts says: Jun 26, 2008. 12:54 AM
I'm working on a Arduino powered robot, still waiting for the parts to arrive...
Hephaestus says: Jun 25, 2008. 12:22 PM
I am currently making my second phonograph. This one will hopefully record onto drink cans. as well as play conventional cylinders. It is almost complete. I am currently tweaking it to improve playback quality.
Phono3.jpgPhono4.jpgPhono2.jpg
kelseymh says: Oct 22, 2008. 12:42 PM
Isn't this the Machinist's Phonograph from Make 14? That article was extremely complete. Any chance you're considering turning it into an Instructable?
Hephaestus says: Oct 22, 2008. 3:33 PM
Almost. This one is mark 2. On my first machine featured in Make you will see that the speed control is on the top of the machine. This one has it on the front. Also the box on this one is red oak while on Mark one it is pine. I have also made the mandrel removable by having a threaded spiggot. Much of the other working are the same. Since I took these photographs I have been working on an electric recording head using a speaker rather than the acoustic attempt shown. I can provide drawing for mark 1 but I haven't done them yet for mark 2 Best Wishes Roy Maybery
jessyratfink says: Oct 3, 2008. 7:45 PM
That looks so neat! Really impressive. :D
gmoon says: Jun 30, 2008. 5:24 AM
Cool! My neighbor just bought an Edison, and demoed it for me. (BTW, his voice cone is MANY times larger than that...) You're cutting your own wax cylinders? Excellent...
Kiteman says: Jun 29, 2008. 4:31 PM
Wow - I can't wait to see that project. Don't forget to include sound files.
Senseless says: Apr 3, 2008. 9:15 AM
I'm still workin on a money pit...

jammo24 says: Mar 30, 2008. 12:55 PM
I meant trialex sorry bout that mate
Goodhart says: Mar 21, 2008. 3:14 PM
Hmm, other then the Emergency Sewing kit in the pocket contest, I haven't gotten close to finishing anything, but am still working one a set of oscilloscope probes, a guitar tuning aid, a "personal" alarm, a plant moisture meter, an electronics signal tracer, an 'in circuit' transistor tester, a secret project with candles :-p , and the ELF detector, if I can get myself in gear and finish cleaning up my wife's stuff off my desk :-)
jammo24 says: Mar 30, 2008. 12:49 PM
hey goodhart iam an aussy sparky i salvaged the gas ignitor from the booster of an old solar water sysytem 10k volts they take a bit to get working there are some useless components but i will send u wat i have made it kicks scrote 12vdc 2
Goodhart says: Mar 30, 2008. 1:31 PM
I am not sure I understand....
Labot2001 says: Mar 30, 2008. 2:04 PM
You are far from being alone. =]
Goodhart says: Mar 21, 2008. 3:30 PM
But these are only "tentative" at the moment ;-)
Kiteman says: Mar 21, 2008. 3:02 PM
jrv_boots says: Feb 29, 2008. 4:54 AM
A gear-less clock movement.
Mario1 says: Feb 26, 2008. 12:55 PM
hah I'm saying this to the "flamethrower guy" :) maN can't you just take the sparcler from an barbecue lighter solder 2 long wires and that's all ... I've made my own flamethrower with that type of ignition system ;) the "fuel" is perfume and it works perfect P.S Sorry for the bad english but i'm from Bulgaria
challah says: Feb 6, 2008. 12:14 AM
I'm working on not running my boss over in the parking lot. Oh, and a set of bookcases out of recycled plywood.
TID-dimond says: Jan 28, 2008. 4:45 AM
sweeet
0609_lrap_10_z+car_drawing+coupe.jpgindexCA8DSICE.jpgplaystation-3-unwrapped-20061024090250511.jpglego_flash.jpg
darth acexxacer says: Dec 31, 2007. 11:28 PM
im making a car out of a shopping cart and i need help plz help
monaghanmedia says: Dec 14, 2007. 11:22 AM
I'm Building a 1.4 metre long Rocket Launcher.
(for the purposes of this conversation it is a prop model.)

It is made out of a massive packaging tube, an old video camera shoulder mount and a couple of tubs of pollyfilla, plaster of paris, and expanding foam. when it is finished i will spray paint it in camouflage colours.

Obviously I'll take pictures and make an Instructable.
:)
Thisrecycledlife says: Dec 4, 2007. 12:35 PM
It's a real simple craft hack but here is what I am making; paper stars out of recycled paper like catalogs or junk mail. Here is a link to my pattern and instructions: www.thisrecycledlife.com
Kiteman says: Dec 3, 2007. 11:41 AM
Right now?

Absolutely nothing!

I have a few sketches for a Wimshurst machine, a couple of ideas for a toy, and a conch waiting to be turned into a horn, but nothing actually on the go.

That actually feels odd.
w00ty32 says: Dec 2, 2007. 8:42 PM
LED booklight headbands. I first have to wait to get a soldering iron for X-Mas, though. I'm gonna post an Instructable on it, once im done (only if it works).
PoisonedV says: Nov 1, 2007. 6:55 PM
I currently have some smoke bomb mix, waiting for it to get a bit thicker after it sets in. I added way too much water.
Brennn10 says: Nov 1, 2007. 6:51 PM
I just dropped $20 on electronics from electronics goldmine. Hopefully I can find something to build with all the junk I bought. (Just got allowance now on shopping spree!) For those wondering I bought: Box of Miscellaneous Electronics Items: $3.25 100 LED Assortment: $5 3 IR LEDs: $0.99 (TV-B-Gone?) 5 9V Battery Snaps : $1.00 Mini Glass Beam Solar Panel: $2.49 EIC-801 Solderless Breadboard 400 Conta: $4.49 How did I do...I thought I did pretty well. Goldmine-elec.com has some pretty decent prices on electronic components, and a good amount...and great pictures.
Brennn10 says: Nov 1, 2007. 6:55 PM
$10 Shipping...adds up to $20.
royalestel says: Oct 26, 2007. 3:51 PM
I'm makin a chicken coop and simple mashup.
Goodhart says: Oct 26, 2007. 3:23 PM
*sigh* I seem to have lost the schematics for my Elven box
:..-.(

I am afraid to take it apart and try to reverse engineer it, it still works and well, I don't want it to stop working....but I would really like to make another *sigh*
Goodhart says: Oct 26, 2007. 3:37 PM
This is distressing me to no end Grrrrr. It has to be amongst my wife's junk somewhere.....
w00ty32 says: Dec 2, 2007. 8:45 PM
A what? If you do find the schematic, scan it into your computer so you dont lose it again.
Goodhart says: Dec 3, 2007. 2:58 AM
ELF/EMI detector. Tis a crude mechanism to be sure....just detects presence not "how much"
w00ty32 says: Dec 3, 2007. 5:15 PM
Ok, ty. Ya, you gotta make an instructable out of it, if you do find the schematic
Goodhart says: Dec 3, 2007. 5:23 PM
I have the schematic now, I just need to get my wife to clear her junk off my work table and from around the computer, so I can work and "record" the steps :-)

I also need to find my Microwave leak indicator.....it was simplicity itself and worked like a charm......when I find it again. *sigh*
WolvesOfWar says: Oct 21, 2007. 8:39 AM
a robot(actually two) that can play soccer. It is for participating in Robocup Junior Soccer 2vs 2 league And thousands of other small thingies I use Wiring for this(www.wiring.org.co) That's the thing Arduino is based on, it just takes it to a higher level. What i am making part 2 A solenoid with a attached rail and a power supply. Shooting things!
Snowden says: Sep 26, 2007. 3:35 AM
I found a drawer that someone was throwing away, so I filled it with dirt and started a garden. It mostly-entirely-pomegranate seeds right now, but there's still space so I'll probably add something that germinates a bit faster. without plants it kinda looks like a drawer full of dirt.
burningsuntech says: Jul 30, 2007. 10:46 PM
I just finished building a 0 to 50KV 20ma power supply for laser experiments out of an old Texas Instruments TI99 case and a few extras around the house. anyone interested in this shocker?
John Smith says: Oct 21, 2007. 10:40 AM
Sounds cool.
burningsuntech says: Oct 21, 2007. 4:35 PM
Thanks John. I see by your previous posts that you have tinkered with diode lasers. Consider trading up to Nitrogen gas lasers for more power. Search the web for TEA lasers and you will know where Im headed with this. Most simple TEAs are nothing more than sheet copper and circuit board with a HV supply and Nitrogen. Check it out.
John Smith says: Oct 21, 2007. 5:10 PM
Ok, I will.
TheLobb says: Jul 24, 2007. 5:24 AM
i just finished my mintyboost!
Sedgewick17 says: Jun 27, 2007. 7:09 PM
I am currently working on a Tesla Coil. As a mater of fact I could probably build one in about two days from scrap(including the transformer).The only thing holding me back is the lethalness of the machine if it were to be built badly by a person of no skill it could kill them, and I do not like the idea of making a instructable that is this dangerous.
pyro13 says: Nov 1, 2007. 2:58 PM
please make an instructable on it. Just put a lot of warnings and disclaimers. I really want to learn how to make one out of cheap, junk parts.
Katharis says: Jun 27, 2007. 6:37 AM
Im making an air powered gun. It's basicly a plastic bottle with a "boxwinevalve" and a pump. It seems to be air tight but i don't know how it will perform under pressure. Can somebody with a bit experience of these things offer me a piece of advice?
Weallliveintheyellowsubmarine says: Jun 26, 2007. 4:06 AM
I'm currently making soap.
reetva says: Jun 25, 2007. 3:28 PM
The biosphere that's featured in MAKE volume 10. Unfortunately, I couldn't get an Amano Shrimp, so I had to use a ghost shrimp. Is that OK?
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