Pvc Pipe Archive

  • DIY: build your own tilt-shift lens

    DIY: build your own tilt-shift lens

    Buying an actual tilt-shift lens will run you over $1000, depending on what camera you own. Of course, instead of buying a new or used lens, you can just build your own out of some PVC pipe, hose clamps, rubber hose, and a cheap lens off of an auction site.

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  • DIY cup holder laptop tray costs about $30

    DIY cup holder laptop tray costs about $30

    laptopIf you've ever priced laptop mounts for your car, you'll have undoubtedly realized that they're expensive. Luckily, you can build your own for about $30 using some PVC pipe, plywood, and velcro. It certainly doesn't look safe to use while the car's in motion but if you need to use your laptop in your car while parked, this project might fit the bill.

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  • Robotic Trash Collector Prowls Italian Streets

    Robotic Trash Collector Prowls Italian Streets

    A group of Italian researchers are testing a way to replace the garbage truck with a cute robot that can collect trash on demand. The robot called DustCart has been zipping through the streets of the city of Peccioli in the Tuscany region of Italy. DustCart is part of a $3.9 million research program called DustBot  [...]

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