Build a score keeping computer with a PIC
Here’s a nice how-to on building a simple score-keeping computer with a PIC16F84A. Oh if everything were just this simple. Drake: PICmicro and Maarten’s computer –Link
Year: 2008
Jet powered van
So what’s a soccer Mom, or Dad, to do with that minivan after the kids grow up? Add a jet engine of course! At the flip of a switch the jet engine pushes out the back window and you are ready to race anyone that crosses your path. There are a lot more photos and […]
Skeleton Cardigan Part 1 – CRAFT Video Podcast
MP4 Video | QT Video | HD | Subscribe in iTunes This week’s CRAFT Video Podcast is the first in a two part series on how to make intarsia/stranded knitting pattern from an image in Photoshop. We’ll go from an old skeleton illustration to a gridded knitting pattern for personalizing your own Skeleton Cardigan. Next […]
Rubik’s Cube Cupcakes
Here’s a fun idea from Flickr user Anita Jamal: Rubik’s Cube cupcakes! She made the game-shaped cupcake toppers from brightly colored fondant. [via] Link. Related: Pixel Super Mario Cake – Link.
MAME cabinet with built in Dreamcast
This MAME cabinet is not like the others. It sports a built in Sega Dreamcast controller and the ability to play games from the discontinued console. Check out the detailed instructions and documentation on how it was built at the link below. Arcade Cabinet Project – Link
DIY Arduino Shield
Keith has a nice write-up about building his first Arduino shield. He admits the results aren’t exactly beautiful, but it works. When you don’t have enough time to order a proto-shield, make it! – Link Related: HOW TO – Arduino breadboard shield – $10 & 10 mins – Link Buy one at the MAKE store […]
SXSWi: High-Tech Craft Panel Saturday, March 8
If you’re heading out this week to Austin for SXSW, don’t miss the panel I’ll be moderating titled, “High-Tech Craft: Why Sewing and Knitting Still Matter” on Saturday, March 9th from 3:30 – 4:30pm in Room 9. Joining me on the panel is Diana Eng, fashion designer and self-described “fashion nerd” from Project Runway Season […]