Looking for a way to cheer up? Combat some work frustrations? Tune in to the melodic charm of stock charts… Here are some melodies derived from stock charts, arranged with Songsmith by Johannes Kreidler, a downturn never sounded so good. You can download this app and make some yourself too! But wait, there’s more! AC/DC […]
Thanks to this post, I’m going to be thinking about that goofy Laser Cats bit on SNL: “In the future there was a nuclear war and because of all the radiation, cats developed the ability to shoot lasers out of their mouths.” But this is LaserPUPS. It’s a servo-controlled laser pointer and Web cam that […]
racketboy has posted an inspiring personal reflection from Zen Albatross on how Mario Paint changed his life (emphasis added): Little did I know that this 5.5″ cartridge (and the mouse peripheral that came with it) would essentially be the foundation of my creative career. Before Photoshop, before Paint, before I had ever even used a […]
I heart compassionate crafting, and Barakah Life is setting a fine example with the Sew Giving Baby Blanket Drive. If you knit, crochet, or sew, you likely have extra materials laying around that can be whipped up into some cozy love for a homeless child. I have no doubt the receivers of these gifts will […]
LEDs to the Rescue? Not So Fast – Bits Blog – NYTimes.com… There is an industry consensus that solid-state LED lights will play an increasingly important role in energy reduction programs. Light-emitting diodes use as little as one-tenth the power of an incandescent bulb, produce pleasing light and last for up to 20 years of […]
Nice Remixed Drawdio (originally developed by Jay Silver & adafruit industries). The kit is also available in the Maker Shed and moving fast! As a simple gEDA/PCB example I did a remix of Drawdio using the ladyada schematic. The documentation file contains plots of the schematic and pcb layouts, embedded datasheets of all components used, […]
San Franciscans go crazy when a new museum, restaurant, or public space opens, and flock to it en masse as if there are no other choices for activities. The overwhelming crowds last for at least six months, during which time it’s almost impossible to enjoy a visit. This is now the case with the California […]
