From the MAKE: Flickr pool 5Volt shares info, schematic and video on this simple yet fun/interesting project – This is my simple light to sound converter. It simply converts light variations into sound. Listen to remote controls, TVs, burning flames, light bulbs and anything that emits either visible or infrared light. Get more details on […]
Jonah @ MAKE writes: These “Soft Sculptures” by artist Megan Whitmarsh are a soft jumble of everything from consumer electronics like televisions, cell phones, and Rubix cubes to other everyday products. Will she make a “soft Arduino” next?
From the MAKE: Flickr pool Pauric shares techniques for redesigning/improving consumer devices in need of a makeover. His example project, a ‘sunrise alarm clock’ – One of the first things I do with device I buy is take it apart to see how it works, see if there’s anything interesting going on inside. There’s a […]
Candace of Sparkle Power recently gave a run-down of some of the lovingly handmade gifts she and her family received for Christmas. Her sister-in-law made several snazzy outfits for her daughters’ Barbie dolls, and my favorite by far is this awesome Princess Leia costume – complete with the iconic hair buns!
If you’re looking for a fun new calendar for 2009, try this downloadable version from Blackpio, which folds up into a fun tube shape. [via Folding Trees]
My friend Thomas Edwards, Dorkbot DC founder and former Overlord (now living in LA), wrote to tell us about the next Dorkbot SoCal meeting on January 10, featuring three bio-inspired artists. Deborah Aschheim (above) creates works that blur biology and technology, exploring concepts of memory, architecture, and neural networks through drawings, sculpture, writing, installation and […]
MAKE Projects Editor, Paul Spinrad, sent me a link to this project and the following message: Some CS / Game Development students hacked a Lord Of The Rings pinball machine, taking full control of its sensors, actuators, and display, and reprogrammed it to play Pinhorse — like the basketball game, but you try to match […]
