The inverse square root function (1/sqrt(x)) is used heavily during a game engine’s draw loop to normalize vectors into “unit” vectors with a length of 1. Normalized vectors are important because when you take the dot product of two of them (Ax*Bx + Ay*By + Az*Bz), the result is the cosine of the angle between […]
Rachel Hobson @ CRAFT writes: Jeffery Ruddell over at CraftStylish has done it again! All of his paper projects leave me swooning, but – honestly – often leave me feeling a little intimidated. His latest project, though, is right at my speed and would actually be fun to tackle with my kids. He’s made a […]
Check out this silicon iPhone case for the sight-impaired, via Core77: Portugal-based designer Bruno Fosi has developed a prototype iPhone case that would enable the sight-impaired to use the device. The silicone case has debossed, tactile logos, icons and characters, yet is still thin enough for the screen to register touches. Used in conjunction with […]
CRAFT will be heading north this Sunday (in spirit, anyway) for Vancouver, B.C.’s annual Got Craft show. Around 50 vendors will be on hand showing their wares, and the first 30 folks through the doors get a swag bag. We’ve sent along a CRAFT box set to give away too! Got Craft? Sunday, December 7, […]
Meet a few of the makers who brought their projects to Maker Faire Austin, 2008. To download I Make 2008 MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. Weekend Projects return next week!
One of Austin’s most eclectic and beloved neighborhoods, Bouldin Creek, is home to an incredible group of artists, designers, jewelry makers and crafters. This weekend, Austinites have the opportunity to visit the artists’ studios during the Bouldin Creek Studio Tour. I’ll be with Leslie Bonnell of Glitzkrieg at the Stitch Lab Sewing Studio on Saturday […]
Check out Instructcables user TotusMel’s amazing tatted mask! She devised the pattern herself, and I hope she publishes it!
