Leatherman punchdown tool
This sysamin fashioned a punchdown tool (used in telephony and computer networking) out of the large (and largely redundant) flathead driver on his Leatherman Wave multitool. Leatherman Punchdown Tool – [via] Link
Year: 2008
Trossen Robotics contest – Phoenix FTW
“Phoenix” by Kåre Halvorsen took the win in the TRC February run – Phoenix is a six legged walking robot. Wait, we know some of you out there may be thinking that hexapod robots are old hat. Well, you’re wrong. So very wrong. Wait until you see it move. Phoenix’s real beauty lies in her […]
Decorating Eggs Review
Easter’s coming early this year, so I’m trying to plan ahead. Decorating Eggs, by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell (try saying that in one breath!), is my new best friend. For the past few years, I’ve dyed my eggs in onion skins with leaves for decoration (check out this Instructable for a how-to), but this year I’m thinking […]
Hot Pepper Molecule Necklace
I’m a fiend for spicy foods, so you know I love this necklace from Molecular Muse. It features a sterling silver capsaicin molecule–capsaicin being the molecule that makes peppers oh so deliciously HOT. It comes packaged in a gift box with a card all about capsaicin. For those who aren’t nerdy enough to recognize molecules […]
Solartron hybrid synthtar!
Hello Solartron! You are certainly are a unique, shiny midi/photo-theremin/LED lightshow monster! From the archives of Matrixsynth – The first function of Solartron is as an experimental Midi Ribbon Controller. These controls are located in the middle section of the device.The second function of Solartron is a Light Sensitive Photocell Theremin. The Photocell Theremin is […]
AC-powered LED benchlight
A medium difficulty Instructable to fix a circular magnifier work lamp by converting to a very low energy, high reliability alternative light source that avoids using mercury contaminated florescent light bulbs. AC Powered White LED Circular Magnifier Work Lamp – Link
PEEPS® On Film Contest
Chronicle Books and Urban Outfitters have just announced a fun new contest called PEEPS® on Film. They’re looking for creative folks to whip up a fun homemade video starring those ubiquitous (and super cute!) Easter treats, PEEPS®! Here’s a fun example of a video you might enter–this one’s called Project Peepway! There are four different […]