The build team turns their attention to the the Mercury Astronaut papercraft kit, which turns out to be much more challenging than the rock band they’ve been putting together all week. Our science chat turns to the topic of perpetual motion machines, and why some people believe they work (when they don’t!)
Testing the Sony a6500 Camera for Photos and Video
Tested producer Joey Fameli tests the Sony a6500 in his search for his next camera upgrade. Joey talks about how he uses small formfactor cameras for video production and how an interchangeable lens photography camera like the a6500 would fit into his workflow.
Shot and Produced by Rachel Brill
Let’s Build: Papercraft with PhysicsGirl, Part 2
Our tiny papercraft rock band is coming together, as Simone, Norm, and guest PhysicsGirl share some stories of theme parks, Harry Potter, and learning different languages via subtitles. Plus, awkward interactions with famous YouTubers!
Whataboutisms – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 2/7/17
Let’s Build: Papercraft with PhysicsGirl, Part 1
We’re joined by special guest Dianna Cowern, aka PhysicsGirl, for a week of building intricate Japanese papercraft dioramas. Dianna talks about how she makes her successful YouTube channel, recent adventures, and how her father was struck by lightning…twice!
Adam Savage Catches Lightning in a Bottle – Unimpossible Missions
With the help of a super capacitor and the LED lights he loves so much, Adam Savage shows how GE scientists were able to capture lightning and harness its energy in order to start a car! (Watch more here!)
Shop Tips: How To Use Spray Paint Nozzle Tips
This week’s tip from Frank Ippolito is about actual tips–for spray cans, that is. Frank shows Norm how he uses different nozzle caps for different effects when spray painting props and signage in his shop. Whether you run a large workshop or just work out of your garage, we want to hear your shop tips that you rely on in your projects. Post them in the comments below!
Pi Score Software Guide
Jeremy walks you through the RetroPi software setup for the Pi Score MAME arcade cabinet so you can get yours up and running. Post your software questions in the comments below! (And download the print files here!)
Pi Score Assembly Guide
For those of your building your own Pi Score arcade cabinets, you’re going to want to watch this assembly guide showing how all the 3d printed pieces fit together with the electronics. (Download the files here!)
Adam Savage’s One Day Builds: Custom NERF Rifle
This past holiday, Adam took part in Imgur’s secret santa gift exchange, surprising a fan with a custom modded and painted Nerf rifle! For today’s One Day Build, Adam shows how he took the Nerf toy apart and put it back together with his functional and aesthetic improvements.