Mike writes – This is a quick heads-up on a post on a Lego Mindstorms NXT blog by physicist Brian Davis who rigged up a third-party 3-axis accelerometer to his NXT controller brick to create a portable motion datalogger. He datalogged and graphed several Disney World rides complete with annotations. Some custom code on the […]
[Editor’s Note: Unfortunately it looks like this shirt has been discontinued. Got an idea of how to DIY it? Drop us a line at editor@make.co] The Magic Talk Bubble is the type of interactive clothing that requires no batteries or circuits. Just grab the included washable marker, scribble down your thoughts on your chest, and […]
Dimmie writes – This week I’ve been working on a POV. It’s my first microcontroller project ever and it has been very interesting. The microcontroller I used is an Atmel ATMEGA16 programmed with an Atmel AVR Dragon. The next step is to make it turn arround on a motor and calibrate itself automaticly with help […]
Grace on design*sponge has a few paper craft tutorials that are perfect quick projects. Learn how to make an accordion scrapbook, a thank you note/place card, and a small accordion booklet. Link.
Etsy seller Jezze creates beautiful one-of-a-kind block printed cotton fabrics with nature-inspired themes like leaves and flowers. These would be gorgeous stretched on a frame, or used in a special sewing project. Link.
Phil @ MAKE writes about this plush light-emitting diode, my favorite electronics component. – Link.
Flickr user Stitchindye turned a colorful IKEA duvet cover into a baby quilt, adding stitching around each number, which makes the whole thing appear to be appliquéd. She used the same fabric and technique to make a bag as well (which you can buy via Etsy here). Simple but effective! Link.
