Trossen Robotics runs a monthly contest to encourage interesting and innovative robot-related projects. The winning entry this month (September) is an art piece called White Lies, a mysterious robot painting machine housed in old sewing cabinet that paints as you approach and touch it. First place winners of the contest get a $200 Trossen Robotics […]
If you are into hosting haunted houses, or just want a creepy hand to grab people every so often, then maybe you need this animatronic hand: There’s even a short video illustrating the build process: Anamotronic hand on Instructables – Link. Thanks to tanntraad for the heads up
Lauren and Derek of Smarts and Crafts show you how to redux an ordinary office chair into something much more stylish at Design Sponge. Link.
Chris writes – Here are some pictures and plans of an homemade in-car camcorder mount. It fits very stiffness on the passenger’s seat headrest allowing hands-free filming from the driver’s viewpoint. To make your own that fits your car, you’ll need approx. 2 feet of 3/4" aluminum or steel square tube, 2 u-bolts, 4 wing […]
I’m loving all the mods that are being done with Megan’s Hallow Wig pattern. Ansley of Bleu Arts points us to Katrinkles on Flickr who has modified it so she can be the Morton Salt Girl this Halloween. So cute! Link.
Get involved in a HEYA project made possible by Toyota! In the spirit of collaboration, HEYA and art car expert Harrod Blank will be hosting an interactive Art Car Build throughout the weekend and Maker Faire attendees will have the opportunity to take part in the creation. To pay homage to Austin’s musical roots, guests […]
Samantha of Maquette made her own adorable bird and birdsnest wedding cake topper that actually adorned the top of tiers of cupcakes. How perfectly crafty! See more in her write up on Maquette. Link. Related: More DIY Wedding Cake Toppers
