Raphael from NYC Resistor and Twitchie on TV in Japan
Watch Raphael Abrams teach a Japanese TV host how to build the Twitchie robot kit, among other things, at NYC Resistor in this adorable video in two parts.
Month: October 2009
Breakbeats Sampler
Artist Andrew Salomone writes: It occurred to me that needleworkers used to have to make patterns and images to decorate fabric in the same way that contemporary music producers make beats and musical compositions by repeating and layering audio samples in digital sound editing programs. So the files created using digital editing programs today basically […]
New Hand Embroidery Patterns From Craft Leftovers
I am thrilled to see that our pal, Kristin, of Craft Leftovers has created a set of hand embroidery patterns, of which the first installment is now available in her shop. Her drawings are always so lovely, and beg to be stitched. Now, she’s created some for that express purpose. Her Crafty Buddies designs are […]
Bike builders compete to build best commuter bike ever
The fine folks over at Core77 have a bunch of pictures from the launch of the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge. The top 12 designs will be on display for the duration of the event.
Wooden hand crank iPhone dock automata
This wooden hand crank iPhone dock automata by Murtaza Lakdawala is equal parts form and function. Turn the crank and watch the gears mesh as the automata changes the iPhone’s orientation from portrait to landscape.
Brazil-worthy robotic arm
I love this funky robotic arm that looks like it’s something from the set of Terry Gilliam’s Brazil. The arm is constructed of techno-junk, recycled PCB material, cassette motors, 15-gauge wire, fishing line. The “brains” for the arm is a 6502 CPU from the 1980s. Tres retro! While you’re on the site, check out some […]
Playgrounds From the 70s
Wow, I didn’t really want to believe this, but playgrounds really did look a lot different in the 70s. Dangerous, metal… fun. Post your memories up in the comments!