I’ve recently been working on a Schwinn s500 electric scooter that I’ve upgraded to LiPo power, on the stock controller and motor.  Going forward, I’ll be swapping in a brushless motor and controller, with a projected power output around 4hp.  To that end, I have to figure out a way to convert my existing hall-effect [...]

Brandon’s summary for youtube really says it all: “A mind controlled water canon duel.”  This project was started at the OMGWTFBBQ last Sunday (around 3pm) and completed by around 8pm on Tuesday evening. A big congrats to everyone involved for pulling a great project together so quickly.  Here’s hoping!  

The Omaha Maker Group (www.omahamakergroup.org) had an egg drop contest on April 1, 2012. This video shows some of the results, in 240fps.

Ben runs a few homebrew model planes around the parking lot.

Breaking a glass bottle with cavicative force.

Brandon tests out his new tricopter design. Many of the brackets are 3d printed.

Brandon tests out his new tricopter design. Many of the brackets are 3d printed.

Ben gives a presentation about a sounding rocket that he and a group of coworkers designed, built and launched. You can read about more Omaha Maker Group presentations at www.omahamakergroup.org.

Dave did a demo involving various types of piezoelectric devices, including one that he made from common kitchen ingredients. You can read about more Omaha Maker Group presentations at www.omahamakergroup.org.

At the Makery lately, Brandon and I [with some help] have been working on a CNC Hot-wire Foam cutter quite a bit like this one.  Ours is going to be a bit larger, capable of slicing up a 2×4 foot piece of foam (actually, the X is more like 5 feet than 4). For our [...]