How the Computer gets the answer – LIFE, 1967… Step by step, an easy exercise reveals the workings of man’s most complex machine Two plus One—not exactly a problem to set the mind racing or to blow a computer’s fuse. Yet it is enough to send electric pulses flying through the computer’s intricate web of […]
Here’s another Make: Books PDF excerpt. This one comes from Tom Igoe’s Making Things Talk, which tells you how to create Arduino- and XBee-powered devices that form networks of smart objects. This excerpt shows you how to work with two different distance rangefinders, the Sharp GPxx series of infrared rangers and the Devantech SRFxx series […]
Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: Jilly40uk created this colorful fabric bowl for her goddaughter using hand-dyed strips of cotton. I love the hint of metallic thread woven throughout. You can find a tutorial for making a similar bowl written by Linda Permann at CraftStylish.
From Seattle Dorkbot: We are pleased to announce the call for proposals for Seattle Dorkbot’s art exhibition “Strange Things” is up! As in previous years we are seeking a broad range of art that uses electricity as a major component: interactive installations, art that borders the line between physical and digital art, kinetic sculpture, large […]
Charles and Ray Eames were incredibly influential American designers – one of their most famous projects was a short film called Powers of 10. It was produced in 1977 and I was a little surprised to find that it’s still amazing to watch. It’s available for viewing on the Powers of 10 site – you […]
Bastian Chroos’ 256 button Monome makes a regular version seem very tame. Check out the video to see it in action and the link below for some images of back of the PCB. via Arduino Blog
”Bloom”, a project by artist Sam Spenser, turns an ordinary tree into an augmented sculpture by introducing yellow umbrellas on the end of each branch. Really nice way to add some color to the neighborhood on a dreary fall or winter day. via Apartment Therapy
