3D modeling with your hands…
A MAKE reader sent in a video of this interesting looking 3D modelling program (called InDex by Digital ArtForms) that lets you sculpt with your hands, anyone ever try it? – Link & more.
Year: 2007
Yard Stick Shelf
Merwing on LJ has turned a simple yard stick into a cute display shelf. Link.
Makeover Submissions for CRAFT
Calling all Crafters! If you’ve recently completed a makeover project, we’d love to feature it in a future issue of CRAFT! A Makeover project is a one where you’ve redecorated an item, but still use it for it’s initial purpose (as opposed to recyling it to create something else). Please email us your Makeover submissions […]
Recumbent generator
FrankG writes – “The bent genny’ part 3, This section covers a PicAxe 08M data logger that interfaces to a PC via RS-232 and uploads the performance characteristics of the generator in real-time. As well as some priliminary results between “Star & Delta” 3-phase configurations of the stator.” – Link. Related: Bent Genny (Human powered […]
Homemade Tetris tote bag
This might be a good bag to re-make/make while you’re learning how to sew, or just something to make an old freebie tote bag more interesting… [via] – Link.
HOW TO – Teach a Child to Sew
Maria Binns of One Hour Craft has created a great tutorial series on how to teach a child to sew. Lesson 1 went up earlier this month and now Lesson 2 is up as well. Lesson 1: Sewing Basics – Link. Lesson 2: How to teach your child to sew around the edge of a […]
Isorropos – a balancing robot
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Mr_tentacle has a new bot! “The overall height is about 15”. Changes from the original design include more height (4 more inches), Hitec H5995-TG high torque servos for drive instead of the original gearmotors, 6″ diameter wheels, and more mass at the base to reduce the torque load on the […]
