There’s been a lot written about how humans anthropomorphize Pleo – but even dolphins are fascinated! This is an amazing video. Sirensgrotto says that Pleo reacts positively to the dolphins, too. Related: Hack the Pleo robotic dinosaur new dev forum and scripting now available BREAKING NEWS: MySkit – Performance editor for PLEO
QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to make your own pulse jet engine – inside a jam jar. This video is set to premiere on KQED tonight as one of the segments in the episode. The story will air today, Tuesday at 7:30pm on KQED 9 & KQED HD on Comcast 709 and Saturday, May […]
Here’s an interesting vid of an omnichord modification – this new take seems to allow easier access to the instrument’s individual touch controls. What’s an omnichord, you ask? In a nutshell – it’s sort of an electronic version of an autoharp. A chord button is pressed on one side of the instrument, allowing the user […]
John Golden has made a three-part video tutorial on making embedded-artwork resin pendants/rings. He goes in depth in each step of the way (here’s parts 2 and 3); this is a really good reference if you’re interested in learning about how to make resin jewelry or just need a refresher on the steps. And the […]
Play pong with bicycles – Cyclepong 2.0– Cyclepong is an update of the classic arcade game Pong to use bikes as the controllers. To read about the first version of Cyclepong go to the Cyclepong page. I always wanted Cyclepong to be something that lots of people would get to play with. My original idea […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr pool member Fungus Amungus made these chic speakers using Munny figures as enclosures. Not sure what level of hifi those little guys can deliver, but considering the cuteness factor – I might not even care much. – Munny speakers on Flickr Update: As pointed out in the comments […]
Continuing on the list of things to do, MAKE and learn about in NYC for Makers, I visited the Sciencebarge in NYC, here’s a bit about it and my photos! The Science Barge is a prototype, sustainable urban farm and environmental education center. It is the only fully functioning demonstration of renewable energy supporting sustainable […]
