Make, November 2007, Volume 12
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Invasion of the Blimp Bots!
These elusive Blubber Bot entities are autonomous robotic blimps. Roughly 3 feet long, their helium-filled mylar balloon bodies are propelled by ultralight motorized fans.
Super Tritone Shop Whistle
A jazzy, powerful compressed-air blast.
Solar Xylophone
Solarengine circuits trigger hammers to strike pentatonic chimes.
Kinetic Remote Control
Shake batteries out the of picture with this muscle-powered remote.
20-Watt Solar Panel
With a few solar cells and a plastic case, you can utilize the sun's energy to power anything from a light bulb to your entire house.