Rich writes about a proposal which would require permission to own a Geiger counter in NYC (pictured here the USB one I used to measure radiation on a plane). Post your thoughts in the comments. Rich writes – So I find this attempt by the City of New York to regulate sensors to be fascinating. […]
This is a great way to recycle those old cordless phones into something really useful and in only 5 relatively easy steps. Here we are going to make a simple radio controlled device using supplies from your local dumpster. This project should cost less than a dollar to make. If you spend more than a […]
Our theme this week is “Blogs We Love” and today, my favorite blog of late is the Oh Joy! blog by Joy Deangdeelert Cho. Each day I find myself inspired by the curated finds of Joy whether it’s crafts, paper goods, home decor, or fashion — she’s got a sharp eye for design and I […]
Bonnie points us to Oil Bath Bubbles blog where Neil Baker shows you how he sewed up his own softie version of Salacious B. Crumb, a court jester for Jabba the Hut. [ via ] Link.
Synth designer Ray Wilson is now selling kits for his “Weird Sound Generator Reborn” standalone instrument module. It’s a quick build and makes for some very cool noises. There’s even professional-grade front panels available for use on the enclosure. Ray’s site is a great resource for learning about synthesizers and electronics in general. His circuits […]
If you don’t already know, I love the Arduino, and Sonic Body has a great interactive sculpture made with one of these cool little microcontrollers. The Sonic Body is an audio-installation that uses interactive technology to create an orchestra of the human body. Developed as collaboration between four interdisciplinary artists and a heart surgeon, the […]
Jocelyn points us to Ric Rac where Jodie shows us how to make these cute rings made from vintage buttons. A great quick craft! Link.
