Laser Engraved Skull in Dollars
Scott Campbell made this skull art by laser engraving into dollar bills. [via who killed bambi?]
Month: October 2009
Weekend Project: Lost Screw Finder
Ever have a screw loose? If so, you might need this easy to build attachment to help you find that screw — including plastic ones that a magnet would miss. Thanks go to Frank Ford for the original article in MAKE, Volume 13. To download The Lost Screw Finder video click here and subscribe in […]
Chiphacker
This looks fun… Chiphacker is a collaboratively edited question and answer site for electronics hackers – regardless of platform or language.
Favorite Halloween Costumes from the CRAFT Editors
The CRAFT editors share with you their favorite Halloween costumes that are handmade or put together with some crafty ingenuity! Natalie Zee Drieu / Princess Leia As a kid, I was (and still am) a huge Star Wars fan. I was obsessed with everything Princess Leia. When I was 7 (in 1979), my mom sewed […]
Lots of great new Science Room content
We’ve got lots of new content in the Make: Science Room, including a whole new Forensics series on the many methods of fingerprinting. Tired of those bitter family disputes over who ate the last ice cream sandwich? Take the wrapper to the lab and find out for sure! We also have a lab on testing […]
Chronicle Books’ Warehouse Sale Starts Today
If you’re in San Francisco, don’t miss the big Chronicle Books Warehouse sale that starts today. I went last year and got some amazing deals on craft books and children’s books. It’s a great way to start holiday shopping! Chronicle Books 680 2nd Street (b/t Townsend & Brannan) San Francisco, CA Days/Times: Thursday: 5pm-7pm Friday: […]
Front porch “prop dropper”
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Front porch “prop dropper”
From Samuel Aaron Ward, this motion-activated device lowers a scarythang when it senses motion. It’s built around a Microchip PIC16F684 and is based on plans from the October 2009 issue of Nuts & Volts magazine. [Thanks, Vern!]