Russian town smiles @ Google Earth
People from the Russian town of Chelyabinsk got together to form a massive smiley face just in time for Google Earth’s photo-taking satellite to pass by. – Smile to Quickbird [via Slashdot]
Year: 2008
Oscilloscope training video
Here’s a handy video primer for getting acquainted with an oscilloscope. Though created for a particular model, this quick run-through of the basic features could be helpful for most 2-channel analog ‘scopes. [via Electronics-Lab] More: Using an Oscilloscope
10% Off Everything in the Maker Shed use code CRZYDAN
PT @ MAKE writes: Okay, we don’t do a lot of promotions or discounts at the Maker Shed, but last month we ran a “Dog Days of Summer” promo. A ton of you responded gleefully. But some folks cried foul because you were squeezing in that last week of vacation before school started and you […]
Amy Butler for Mikasa
Fans of fabric designer Amy Butler will be please to know about her new collection of porcelain dinnerware produced by Mikasa.
Stencilano – font for a laser cutter
Michael writes – I have been using the laser cutter to cut words out for gifts. The font I used is Zapfino, with canals removed from the font to support the counters. That was done in Illustrator. Now, I’m using free font development software to make a proper font with that technique: Stencilano. Right now, […]
Visit our Maker Square @ Crafty Bastards this Sunday
Heads up, crafters! This weekend marks the 5th annual Crafty Bastards show in Washington, DC and this time around, CRAFT is a proud sponsor! In addition to all the awesome craft vendors and entertainment, be sure to come visit us at our Maker Square area! Gareth Branwyn from MAKE gives us the scoop: CRAFT and […]
Maker Faire Finale Act, Mucca Pazza, Gets Crazy, Crafty
When I started reading up on Mucca Pazza, Maker Faire’s finale music act, I was highly intrigued. A marching band/rock band with some members sporting speakers for their instruments on their heads? Who wouldn’t be? And as I browsed pictures of their raucous performances with 30 members wielding traditional marching band instruments in a very […]