Here’s Hack #18, Rock Out with Knoppix Multimedia, from Kyle Rankin’s Knoppix Hacks, 2nd Edition. Knoppix Hacks offers a collection of tips and techniques for using the enormous amount of software Knoppix offers–not just to work and play, but also to troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and disinfect your system without having to install a thing. The […]
An analog bell with a simple hardware interface controlled via the Processing language. Build a real bell-striking clock for your PC and a fire extinguisher-striking clock – Link
@The NYC Toy fair 2008 there are a few sculpting / clay / plaster companies, one of them is Activa – they have the usual collection of sculpting and clay products, but what I think is really interesting for crafters is their air dry doll clay, the works created with these clays were really amazing […]
Diane at CraftyPod shows you how to crochet wire to make this crochet flower pendant. Link.
Crazy electric pyramid “Dream Car.” I guess the pyramid shape is supposed to keep the driver sharp. Dream Car – [via] Link
@The NYC Toy fair 2008 Erector was there, perhaps best known for Erector sets – but these folks had a mind blowing product line that I didn’t expect. They have a series of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth robots that work with iPhones and iPods and controllable from anywhere in the world. They had their “classic” Erector […]
Zakka LIfe shows you how to take wire to make your own stitch holders. I can never find mine and end up using a knitting needle where stitches ultimately fall off. I like this alternative so you can make them in different sizes depending on your project. Link.
