Ibrahim writes – how to build a contact -less tachometer (device used to count the revolutions per minute of a rotating shaft) using a 8051 micro controller and a proximity sensor. As the name implies, what makes this device special, is that it can very accurately measure the rotational speed of a shaft without even […]
Artist Lisa Congdon created a lovely log-cabin quilt square which was used to illustrate the cover of a diary. The description says it’s meant for ages 4+, but I think crafters of all ages would enjoy a sweet-looking book like this. Link.
MP4 Video | QT Video | HD | Subscribe in iTunes While at Maker Faire in Austin, I met Cristen Andrews of cristencrochet.blogspot.com who crocheted the most lovely backpacks, hats, cozies, bowls and more — all from plastic bags. Here in this video she shows us some of the cool things she makes and how […]
The first Dorkbot DC/Make: DC project event was held on Wednesday at the Marian Koshland Science Museum in Northwest DC. This was the inaugural meeting of Make: DC, a projects building group inspired by MAKE magazine. We’ll be doing a series of joint Dorkbot/Make: DC events in the future. For this first event, we made […]
This winner of the Innovate or Die competition filters water through pedal power: A peristaltic pump attached to the pedal crank draws water from a large tank, through a carbon filter, to a smaller clean tank. The clean tank is removable and closed for contamination-free home storage and use. A clutch engages and disengages the […]
Those scrunchy bath puffs made from plastic mesh have always kind of grossed me out, so I’m loving this crocheted version from Etsy seller Whitepaw. The ruffles look super soft, and like they’d produce a ton of suds. I also like that you can toss it in the wash and reuse it again and again. […]
$1 Image Stabilizer For Any Camera – Lose The Tripod – Funny blooper videos are here Abby writes in about this $1 image stabilizer tutorial video. Just take a washer, a bolt, and some string, and use tension to stabilize your camera without a tripod. – Link.
