Prairie Boots
These Prairie Boots designed by JulieWeisenberger look like the cozies slippers to keep your feet warm. The pattern is available at Coco Knits for just $6. [ via ] Link.
Month: February 2008
Cute bot alert!
From the MAKE Flickr pool . . . not autonomous, not motor driven, not even powered – just plain cute. Farnea’s Audrey robots #1, – Link & #2 – Link Related: Homemade robot costume – Link
Knit Bunny Cozies
Zakka Life has a cute pattern to knit up these bunny egg cozies. Link.
Felted Nesting Bowls
Derek and Lauren on design*sponge feature these felted nesting bowls made by Lauren’s younger sister Jessie from the book Oneskein. Link.
LEGO unicycle robot keeps its balance
This Lego Unicycle Robot balances on one wheel and uses RCX Lego Mindstorms bricks with 4 sensors and three tires to maintain its balance. It stays upright by directly powering the wheel. Really nice video above of the whole thing in action. Yet Another LegWay – [via]
Send SMS to control Robosapiens
This project by Tim Redfern allows onlookers to send SMS messages to Robosapien robots who respond with some impressive dance moves. The system uses a custom built, downloadable Xtra for (Macromedia/Adobe) Director called “UIRT XTRA” that is free from the site below. Check out the video. Dancing Robosapiens – Link, UIRT Xtra Download
HOW TO – Crochet an Axe and Chainsaw
The AntiCraft has a handy pattern and suggested reading and viewing list for crocheting your own axe and chainsaw. [via] Link.