Angela writes – This is a video of my take on the automated Etch-A-Sketch. It’s an EAS that automatically draws out the time then erases itself, every minute. It’s built on the Arduino platform and references Scott Fergerson’s awesome CNC EAS as well as Douglas Jones’s excellent site on steppers. Etch-A-Sketch clock on Revver – […]
Attention Philadelphia makers! This Saturday @ The Hacktory – The Hacktory in Philadelphia is holding it’s first ‘open hours’ for anyone to come drop in, and work on projects there. We don’t have a lot of equipment yet, but we do have some awesome helpful people with great ideas. We even have some folks coming […]
Peter Rakos wrote an article for Gamasutra today which demonstrates how to hack yourself a simple 3D engine by subverting an Excel worksheet. It’s not going to win any FPS awards, but the fact that you can even get Excel to draw raw shapes blows my mind. In his demo, the worksheet is used to […]
Modish just posted a “Handmade Spaces” tour featuring photos of the Chicago workspace where accessories designer Miss Alison whips up her colorful vinyl creations. The light and organization in this space is totally inspiring! Link.
Sarah from The Small Object has written a great post sharing her tips and observations on participating in craft fairs. If you’ve ever considered applying to sell at a show, you should definitely give it a read. Link.
Amazing! Check out Kenneth A. Kuhn’s huge collection of vintage HP test equipment – This is a view of my collection of vintage HP oscillators, meters and related equipment from the 1940s and 1950s. This is the first phase of the museum to be mostly completed. There is still more HP equipment than what you […]
Using long panels of silk, the Starbuck sisters made this great wraparound wedding dress. It looks comfy and gorgeous – Link.
