By Christine Koh Coming from a family of seven kids (+ spouses and partners), it was a blissful day when my siblings and I decided to stop exchanging holiday gifts amongst our generation, instead focusing on time spent together and only gifting the wee generation and elders. And while it’s wonderful to be relieved of […]
Although they could probably use some more exciting branding, Concrete Cloth from the UK’s Concrete Canvas company is a pretty cool idea. The cloth, which is draped over forming members and then set by exposure to water (as, for instance, from rain), has a projected lifespan of 10 years.
Using TouchOSC on an iPhone alongside Processing and an Arduino, Chris Rojas made this awesome Xbee controlled tank that runs on solar power. He lists all of the parts required for the project on his site and even provides the code to get you up and running with your very own iPhone controlled tank!
I have been experimenting with my Arduino and piezo buzzers as simple speakers – noisy and fun. But one question has been bugging me, what on earth is the third blue lead for on some piezos?
This Mario bookmark, stitched on plastic canvas, is a great example of modern themes meeting old school craft techniques. I love it! [via Geek Crafts]
Google Public DNS – handy… just remember 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 – my ISP’s DNS is always slow, this one and OpenDNS are better. There is a lively debate in the comments about how freaky it may or may not be to give google this type of access/control, etc of your internets, join in!
Who knew that candy canes could be turned into syrup? Take a visit to Storybook Woods for the candy cane syrup recipe on how to make this minty treat that’s perfect for hot chocolate. Makes a wonderful gift too! She also has a recipe for a chocolate candy cane soaked cake.
