Matt Mets made this neat video about using a servo motor as an input device for keyframing a robot animation. He writes: By reading the voltage from the center pin of the the servo’s potentiometer, it can be used as an input as well as an output device. Basically, you get a bunch of extra […]
Bugs and Fishes blogs about her newest creation: hand-sewn teacup brooches. I suppose you could also pretend it’s a café con leche if you’re not a tea drinker…in fact, I may do just that! Link.
Again with the candy heart cuteness–Crafty Goat has blogged her photo-illustrated tutorial for making these sweet-looking polymer clay versions of the Valentine’s Day standby. Link.
Ever since I’ve gone mostly wireless in my house, I’ve had a bunch of ethernet cable hanging around, not doing anything useful. Well, here’s one use: a macrame plant hanger! Ruth A. writes in about her brother’s crafty/nerdy creation – Link.
Here’s a basic digital telescope (better suited to observing the neighbors than neighboring planets) built from an old webcam and a telephoto lens. $40 USB super telescope, easy to make, sees craters on the moon – Link
Etsy seller Stitchylove will create a set of custom “Made for Each Other” dolls for you and a friend, created using a photo you send in as a reference. What a great and totally unique gift. Link.
From the MAKE Flickr pool E Rice writes: The body is made from a 50’s Toastmaster, and features 10 LEDs controlled by a toggle switch modified to fit in with the toaster’s original controls (darker toast = off, lighter toast = on) The tentacles are various sizes of conduit, and can be positioned in a […]
