HandBrake – new version is out, best way to rip DVDs and convert files
New version of the best ripping tool… If you’re on a Mac just make sure to have VLC 0.9.x installed so you can decrypt DVDs via DF.
Month: November 2009
Experiments with Conductive Inks
Kirk Mueller‘s been experimenting with conductive inks to make silkscreened and stenciled wallpaper. His juicy photos look promising, I can’t wait to see interactive wallpaper that responds to touch. In another experiment he used a heating element and thermochromic ink to make illustrations of STD cells appear on a panel. [via Fashioning Technology]
DIY electric car: Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust
Looking for the ultimate DIY gift for the holiday season? Yeah, me too! How about building your own electric car? It won’t go more than 55 mph, and the seats happen to be green lawn chairs, but it will save you some money at the pump.
The Magic Clock: an awesome Whereabout Clock
MAKE subscriber bumpercrop writes in to share this excellent Harry Potter-inspired whereabout clock, The Magic Clock. In the story, the clock is a magical item with hands that show the location of each family member.
Inside the Halo armor with Vrogy
Over the past few years, I have been fascinated by Michael’s Halo armor project. The piece that first caught my eye was his M6G pistol made of foam. Insulating foam is a fascinating material, due to its’ consistency, low cost and ease of tooling. Machined foam can be cut quickly, and can be finished with a variety of surface treatments from diluted white glue to some paints. He’s been posting to the MAKE Flickr pool for quite a while, allowing us to see what he’s up to as the projects evolve. Recently, we’ve had an email exchange where he has shared some of the process and techniques that he is employing on this masterful personal project.
Elves in Snow Cross-Stitch Pattern
Anna at Mochimochi Land is now offering these adorable Elves in Snow cross-stitch patterns. For just $5 get three adorable patterns featuring the Mochimochi elves. Also, final voting is now open in this year’s Mochimochi Photo Contest. Cast your votes here.
Make: Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Music Machines
There’s been a bunch of great music-related kits released recently, just in time for gift-giving season. Add those to an already strong list of tried and true faves, and you’ve got yourself a lot of options for the sonic experimenter this year. Read on for the rundown – Drum Kit Kit for Arduino ($18.95) The […]
