Patriotic Drink Charms
Are you having a July 4th party or cookout? Over at instructables, user swelldesigner shows you how to make these festive drink charms using printouts of vintage patriotic posters and red, silver, and blue beads.
Month: July 2008
T-Clock: ARM7 LCD clock
This project is for anyone interested in working with ARM micro-controllers and lives within range of the DCF77 signal (sorry US makers). The project is really well documented, and all the schematics and programs are available to download from the site. The end results are a nice looking LCD with time and temperature. The time […]
Breadboard VU meter
Here’s an Instructable on building a breadboard VU meter around the LM3916 (or LM3915/LM3914) dot/bar display driver chip. We even get treated to the pounded out volume units of that ’80s Siouxsie & the Banshees classic “Peek-a-Boo.” LM3915/LM3916 VU Meter
Modular sound toys
Designed for preschoolers, these Interlocking sound cylinders are loaded with samples via software and can be used individually or combined in stacks. Hack/bend-ability seems an obvious potential here but beyond that it’s an appealing take on physical sample sequencing. Mmmmm … modularity. – Alle Meine Klänge [via Synthtopia]
Convert your shed into an office
I have to admit, when I first saw this article I thought the office-shed wouldn’t be that great. Then I saw the results, and I want my own office-shed! It’s amazing inside. Even if you have a home office, it can be a great way to get away from other distractions. Read more about Turning […]
Hyperbike: Like swimming on land
The Hyperbike, by Curtis DeForest, tries to create a human-powered vehicle that will be faster than traditional bicycles. I can see how the rider can input more energy, but that thing has to weigh a lot more than a 10 speed! In creating the HyperBike, DeForest tried to remedy the flaws of the standard bicycle. […]
Top Five Flea Market Tips
Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club shares her Top Five Tips on how to get the most out of your flea marketing experience. Visit her blog for even more helpful hints.
