Luis did some circuit bending on what appears to a sound box from a talking stuffed animal or similar. The light sensitive effect is likely controlled by a photocell put in place of the unit’s timing resistor. In other words – cool. [via Matrixsynth]
Navs built a big ol’ box of birthday noise for a friend – Introducing the Trobetronic40 – my first DIY synth project, built for a mate’s 40th birthday out of parts sourced from a knackered Korg PolySix, Thingamagoop box and various cheap components. Must be a good friend to ransack a Polysix and a Thingamagoop […]
Do you make projects with tools? Any tools? Instructables has a contest going on: The Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest is here and we have $20,000 worth of tools to give away to the best Instructable that uses tools to make something awesome. Seriously… twenty-thousand dollars of gear! You could build some incredible things […]
[via Apartment Therapy Unpluggd]
The top two things I look for when choosing a gift for my kids or their friends are that the gift engages their creative thinking skills and that it doesn’t make any annoying, repetitive loud noises. (hey, a mom’s ears can only take so much!) That’s why I love the Eye Can Art Printmaking Collograph […]
Model Boat Mayhem is a great resource for model boat builders. The site has a bunch of good info, pictures, advice and more. There is an active forum for builders with loads of tips and help. People on the forum are helpful and civil from what I can see. Here are some other boat building […]
If Pixiegenne’s tragic experience didn’t upset you too much, you may want to try making an ornament wreath of your very own! Thanks to Eddie Ross for tipping us off to his tutorial.
