Here’s a nice how-to on building a basic OLED wrist watch modeled after the real (analog) version. Lots of nice details here including the PCB designs and info about the ARM7 processor driven circuit. Check out the details at the link below along with some bonus info about a Guitar hero whammy bar mod this […]
Here’s a pretty cool tutorial on how to mod a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 to use as a mini telescope to monitor the stars and take pictures (aka “astro imaging”) of the view. Check out the step by step instructions at the link below. Instructions for Converting Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 for Telescope Use
Paper and String has put together these adorable and colorful kits to sew your own sweet owl ornament. They’re available in five different colors: teal, pink, green, mustard, or turquoise.
NPR’s All Things Considered had a great piece on Tinkering School! You can listen online here. Software engineer Gever Tulley felt that his friends who were parents were overprotective of their children. So he started the Tinkering School, a summer camp that encourages kids to play with fire, throw spears and take risks. More: Tinkering […]
Here’s a bit of Monday inspirational eye candy for you–colorful, texture-rich fiber jewelry by Kjoo. I really like the blend of fuzzy felt and tiny crochet used on these bracelets.
This 3 beds, 1 baths house was available in Wausau, WI – when browsing through the photos you can’t help to wonder what this toilet paper contraption is and if it’s included. Post up your guesses in the comments, winner gets something cool from the Maker Shed.
Join us in San Francisco this Saturday, August 9th from Noon to 5pm for our CRAFT: 08 Release Party! We’ll be at The Curiosity Shoppe (855 Valencia Street) celebrating CRAFT:08’s Weaving issue along with our cover crafter, Travis Meinolf. Travis, a weaver who’s profiled in CRAFT: 08, will be demonstrating how to weave throughout the […]
