Several Rock Band players are dealing with an issue with the Fender’s strummer bar. If your Strat starts going wonky and doesn’t register strums or occasionally double-strums, chances are your problem can be easily solved with a couple of screw drivers. The problem is that the screw which holds the switch in place can come […]
Say no more. (Usual cautions apply and read the comments for some tips on “keeping all your digits and spleen,” which is always something to keep in mind.) Pneumatic Snowball Cannon – Link
One of my fave sellers at last Sunday’s Crafty Wonderland holiday sale was Maple XO, who create earthy yet sophisticated bangle bracelets and earrings using recycled wood from old skateboard decks. I also like their motto: “Save Landfill Space in Style!” Link.
This paper model of an AK-47 assault rifle really catches my eye: “For a new art project, the designer Martin Postler has investigated the history, the aesthetics and the lethal seductiveness of the Kalashnikov. He has freed the AK-47 from its terrible capacity to injure and kill by deconstructing it into a paper model construction […]
An 8 x 8 LED-based multitouch input device using an ARM7 microcontroller with USB 2.0 with a >25Hz capture rate. LED Touch Panel – [via] Link
Sister Diane of CraftyPod recently made some intricate and beautiful Temari ball ornaments for a mutual friend, and I had to snap a photo to remember them by. Seeing them inspired me to try making similar ornaments for myself. There’s a great tutorial in CRAFT: Vol. 3 (available here), or you can check out the […]
Sci Fi’s DVICE put together 101 of the best, strangest and coolest gadget gift guides on the net and the 5 worst. Our open source gift guide from 2006 was named #1 ! — (of the best, not worst, shew!)… Link & be sure to check out this year’s!
