Build a better “mousetrap”
“MouseTrap” is a capacitive distance sensor that is used to control live audio processing through PureData. Check out the video for the full effect. Jazz Circuits
Month: March 2008
Sculpture emulates liquid response
Liquid Space 2.1 is an interactive artwork that changes its physical form in response to human sounds and motion. Using embedded electronics and software, the project creates a dialogue with its visitors by evolving its behavior over time. Pretty intense setup here using a variety of LEDs and electroluminescent lighting to deliver the effect of […]
Nervous BlinkM adds humility to LEDs
The “Nervous BlinkM” takes the smart LED developed by Tod. E. Kurt even further by sensing its environment with a Sharp GP2D12 range sensor and a Boarduino clone. The project reads the distance the board is from the user and computes a “value” for the nervousness. This reminds us of the tech behind artist Pete […]
Paper Frames
How cute are these paper frames made by Allison over at the Hambly Screen Prints blog? I never used a craft cutter before but this gives me ideas for new projects! Check out the close ups of the project to see the paper detail. Link.
HOWTO: Fast SMT soldering
I’ve only had to solder a couple of SMT chips, and though my attempts have worked out for me, it’s always been a combination of frustration and fear that I’m damaging the IC. John Gammell sent this video to me in response to one of my newbie attempts. In it, he shows how a pro […]
Weekend Project: Phaser blasted alarm clock! (PDF)
You saw the video and here’s the PDF! Hack a retro gaming light gun with some tilt switches to control a vintage digital clock radio. After the alarm wakes you up, you can grab the gun and kill it off. Isn’t that what you’ve always dreamed of doing? Clock radios are everyday hated devices that […]
Weekend Project: Phaser blasted alarm clock!
Blast your alarm clock with a classic Sega Light Phaser! Hack an old toy and your alarm clock to make this gratifying wake up call… MP4 Video | QT Video | Subscribe in iTunes. From the pages of MAKE – Project: Gun-Operated Alarm Clock – Hack a retro gaming light gun with tilt switches to […]
