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Some of this projects are dangerous. Please be aware that those projects are NOT intended to be build by children. Is up to the reader to build any project listed. Before following the instructions, please read the disclaimer listed at the main page.

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Beakman Motor
A super-simple electric motor. This project already won many school science projects. Useless but extremadely interesting. (7/8/2006)
Coin Mechanism for Coin-operated Projects I.
My first try to build a coin mechanism that works with quarters. A low-tech solution for projects that accepts coins to work. (12/25/2007)
Crafts: Bottle Fish.
You won't believe how easily you can make this awesome craft. An enviroment-frienly craft made from recyclable materials: A plastic bottle. (12/05/2007)
Electric 'LEGO' Motor
As the beakman motor have no torque at all, I decided to buil this project based on the design of the regular electric motors. With a medium difficulty, this motor is able to work with a fair load using 6 volts. (2/7/2007)
Electric 'LEGO' Motor II
As the previous motor is not easy to build and it doesn't have too much torque, I decided to improve the design. This motor is more like "Pulse Motor" as it pushes the magnets with only one coil. With only 3 Volts, it have three times more torque that the previous one and is easier to build. (2/9/2007)
Fire From a Soda Can.
An interesting "survival project" that I received from a reader. How to make fire using a soda can. (7/2/2006)
Free Energy from the Sea.
A simple idea to harvest power from the sea waves. (2/22/2008)
Growing Salt Crystals.
Common salt, also known as sodium chloride or NaCl, have an interesting cystal structure. Water, Salt and lots of patience for one week, are the ingredients to grow salt crystals and get an easy science project. (6/3/2007) - Updated!
Hard Water Experiments.
Here is two "science projects" to have fun with. It explains the term "hard water" and interesting facts. (5/07/2007)
Hi-fidelity Homemade Loudspeaker.
If you already saw my homemade plastic cup speaker, then keep your socks up because you will be surprised with my "Hi-Fidelity homemade styrofoam-plate speaker". (8/6/2007)
Paperclip Compass
A simple and easy way to make a home-made compass using a paper clip and magnet.
Homemade Compass
Another easy-to-make diy science project. Build a compass for [almost] free! (1/14/2008)
How To Repair Sony PSP
For some reason, my PSP wasn't working ok. It had some sticky keys. Here is a "quick reference" how to repair the PSP keys. (09/20/07)
How To Make a Paper Plane.
I can't believe some stores are selling foam planes up to $2.95 USD a piece. Here are the instructions how to make a simple, yet effective, paper airplane. It really flies! (6/03/2007)
How To Repair Dell E172Fbp Display
Here are the instructions, and photos, how I did fix my DELL display E172Fbp LCD with a "flashing power light". This repair also works for model E171Fbp and E173Fbp. It may solve the "black screen" problem. An $8.00 USD repair. (5/12/2007)
How To Make a Speaker
A homemade speaker using a plastic cup, business card, wire, magnet and some Lego blocks. I built this speaker from scratch; I was surprised of the quality of the sound. Updated! (6/14/2007)
How To Make a Barometer.
A Barometer is used to measure the atmospheric pressure and is a tool to forecast the weather. (5/06/2007)
How To Make a Paper Cup
This lo-tech paper cup is really helpful when no cups are handy. A less-than-one-buck project (3/11/2006)
How to Make a Pinwheel.
A simple toy that children like during windy days. (5/27/2006)
How to make a Thermomether
Here is an easy-to-build homemade thermometer using materials available at home. (3/12/2006)
Homemade WiFi Lid Antenna.
A homemade Antenna using a USB Wifi adapter, a lid and some wood. I got 13dB gain. (7/29/2007)
Lego Chichen Itza
Today, I was so bored, I just made this Chichen Itza castle entirely with LEGO parts. (09/17/07)
"Lens Error" on Kodak cameras.
According to some websites, "lens error" on Kodak Digital cameras is a common problem, the solution? pretty simple. (So simple that, actually, you will be surprised). Let's find what's wrong with those cameras, specially the EasyShare models.
Make Mexican Paper Decorations.
This is a simple and interesting paper decoration. Just a few paper sheets, folds, cut and you get an almost-free awesome decoration. (8/3/2007)
Making High Impedance Headphones
With less than 5 bucks (better known as $5 USD) you can make a high-impedance headphones for your homemade crystal radio. (11/27/2007)
Paperclip ideas
Some items to build and things to do with paperclips. (10/05/2005)
Paperclip Ideas II
So, you are looking for some things to make when bored at work huh?
Mini-Rocket.
A mini-rocket that uses water and carbon dioxide as "fuel". (2/26/2006)
Super Simple Sun Tracker.
Without using complex circuits and sensors, I was able to make my simple home-made Sun Tracker. This one only needs Solar cells, a motor and some gears. (11/20/2007)
Toothpicks designs.
With lots of toothpicks and time, I made some geometrical figures using wooden toothpicks. (3/13/2006)
Toothpicks with yummy designs.
With Toothpicks and Marshallows, I have some fun. Some Yummy and interesting designs. (5/10/2006)

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11/06/07 - 10:34:32 - MUKESH from INDIA wrote:
I WANT SOME COOL WORKING MODEL FOR MY SCIENCE PROJECT
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11/16/07 - 12:23:22 - aishwarya from bhopal,india wrote:
i was searching for an idea for my science project when i found this site.it is very nice.it helped me a lot.i appreciate this site.thank you
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01/16/08 - 15:06:20 - Murli from INDIA wrote:
Building Gadgets using easily available material is  
useful to experimenters and students.
Similar projects using defective CD is welcomed. There are plenty of rejected CDs available.
Thanking you,
With warm regards,
Murli.
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03/16/08 - 17:15:46 - Anmol Lamichhane from Pokhara,Nepal wrote:
HI SIR
YOU AER A REAL INVENTOR.... FROM WHERE DO YOU GET SUCH IDEAS????????
ANMOL LAMICHHANE, POKHARA, NEPAL

03/17/08 - 03:08:24 - Jose Pino wrote:
Friends of mine call me an "inventor". I like to make things since I was a kid. I'm always looking for make some items with anything available or as "my technology" allows me.
The ideas comes from everywhere: Just look a chair and think: "How I can make a chair?" or "Can I make ink from flowers and plants?"
About 40% of everything I do, it's a failure. Regardless of that, this website shows only my projects that works fine. I just try and try until I'm able to make the project to work.
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04/06/08 - 17:38:37 - Anmol Lamichhane from Chipledhunga , Pokhara , Nepal wrote:
Hello again sir,
I felt so happy to get your reply
Thanks for that
       Sir, I do have another request..... can you please tell me how does a rocket fly?
        This question has been puzzeling me from years .........  Hope you will provide me the answer of this
Yours Anmol

04/06/08 - 22:13:42 - Jose Pino wrote:
I do apologize, I'm not good explaining how thing works.  Not even drawing an explanation,  however, you can find how rockets works at http://www.howstuffworks.com/rocket.htm

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05/23/08 - 13:10:23 - Marcus from Sydney wrote:
I'm working on some projects - building home made ECG machines. See the details & photos at:
www.neozap.com
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05/23/08 - 13:40:17 - Jesse from Florida wrote:
I need more help on my psp because when i turned it on the green light comes on but the screen does not come it just did it this morning.  
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06/15/08 - 22:47:07 - Survival Bill from Canada wrote:
cool projects!
http://www.survivalbill.ca/
http://www.survivalbill.ca/wordpress/

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· Beakman Motor
· Coin Mechanism for Coin-operated Projects I.
· Crafts: Bottle Fish.
· Electric 'LEGO' Motor
· Electric 'LEGO' Motor II
· Fire From a Soda Can.
· Free Energy from the Sea.
· Growing Salt Crystals.
· Hard Water Experiments.
· Hi-fidelity Homemade Loudspeaker.
· Paperclip Compass
· Homemade Compass
· How To Repair Sony PSP
· How To Make a Paper Plane.
· How To Repair Dell E172Fbp Display
· How To Make a Speaker
· How To Make a Barometer.
· How To Make a Paper Cup
· How to Make a Pinwheel.
· How to make a Thermomether
· Homemade WiFi Lid Antenna.
· Lego Chichen Itza
· "Lens Error" on Kodak cameras.
· Make Mexican Paper Decorations.
· Making High Impedance Headphones
· Paperclip ideas
· Paperclip Ideas II
· Mini-Rocket.
· Super Simple Sun Tracker.
· Toothpicks designs.
· Toothpicks with yummy designs.

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