The Touchmods team recently released a working version of their iPod Touch VoIP app, making it possible for Touch owners to place outgoing calls on the device. The Touch doesn’t come with a built-in mic, so part of the hack involves either modifying a Walmart iVoice III mic, buying a Touchmods designed add-on, or building […]
Nifty video of a home-built “stratified downdraft gasifier,” a.k.a. a wood-gas generator. Wood gasification was an important 19th century fuel technology, but was finally displaced by petroleum-based gas. Wood gas made something of a comeback during WWII, borne of necessity. It may come back again, after the apocalypse, when we need to try and outrun […]
Mind-boggling lace patterns cut in metal with a plasma cutter. Artist Cal Lane does “dirt lace” too (final image). Cal Lane – Link
Grace and Alice of Kathryn Ivy point us to their Myriads of Mushrooms free knitting pattern. There are five simple cap patterns and two stem patterns that you can mix and match to create a whole mushroom garden! This pattern knits up very fast, and is great for crafters who want to try felting on […]
Here’s a pie box idea to get you started if you’re entering the MAKE:NYC holiday recycling contest! – Link & more about the contest.
BUGlabs announced their pricing and shipping schedule today – AVAILABILITY / PRE-ORDERS The BUGbase and BUGmodules will ship by Monday, March 17, 2008. We’ll begin taking pre-orders through our online store on Monday, January 21, 2008. PRICING / EARLY-ADOPTER DISCOUNT The BUGbase will retail for $349, and the BUGmodules will vary from $59 to $119. […]
Dot of Dabbled shows you how to make an easy wine cozy from an old sweater sleeve. Link.
