This is an interesting project that uses an Arduino to interpret the 8bit value generated from the controller and adds a “fatigue value” to the output signal. Basically, the longer you play, the slower your character will move. So, this is my analog version of a playful Playstation 2 controller for the PSX project — […]
I love the mix of denim and cute LED light-up fireflies in these firefly baby booties designed by jcferreiradasilva on Flickr as an entry in our Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest. The details are beautiful right down to the little zigzag stitched elastic in red. Thanks to everyone who entered the contest! Our contest is […]
This is the prototype for a plasma arc speaker kit. Apparently it uses 60,000 volts to generate the arc and sound. If a kit does get released, put me on the list! Read more about Plasma arc loud speakers
Micah made this really amazing laser scanner from a few scavenged hard drives and a Parallax Propeller chip. The initial results are amazing considering how fast the actuators have to be to crate an image. My latest tinkery hardware and embedded systems project is a homebrew laser scanner. You know, the kind you see at […]
Jennifer of Pieknits has a coriander shortbread recipe inspired by the flavors of Belgian wheat beer with orange and fresh coriander.
BicycleTudor has a great collection of repair and maintenance videos. I counted over 30 videos and they seem to be adding more every week. If you are into bicycling, you really need to check it out. Read more about DIY: Bicycle repair
PrintingPlans.com has free plans [PDF’s] for making your own 4-Color press. The key to multi color printing is accuracy and repeatability. Make sure if you attempt to build this that you build it very sturdy as mentioned on the website. This four color, one station printing press was designed and built by Michael Phipps and […]
