I love these physical expressions of digital data. Here, a computer trashcan filling up is reflected in an inflating balloon. Empty the trash, and the balloon deflates. Lots of other nice physical computing examples on this page. Tangible Prototypes Lab
Looking to take a break from tinkering on your latest project this weekend? Here are some fine maker events to check out, from The Maker Events Calendar.
Bonnie Burton, our crafty pal over at the official Star Wars blog, shares an interview with Star Wars devotee, Damian Dayton, who customizes his shoes based on his favorite characters from the films. He explains his tips and tricks for making your own. I’m thinking I may need to make a pair of these for […]
To “shoot,” an anvil, for the record, is to blast it several hundred feet into the air using a charge of black powder. This delightful man, Gay Wilkinson, is apparently the world’s champion anvil-shooter. The fireworks start at 1:30. [via Boing Boing]
Here are some upcoming craft fairs and a call for entries. Please add upcoming events to our online calendar. To get your call for entries in the next weekly roundup, . Click on the jump to see the call for entries. Coming Up This Weekend: First Annual FabMo Art Exhibit & Sale Menlo Park, CA […]
Wondering what all that strange stuff is in your DIY chemistry lab? Well, then you should definitely watch this lab safety video by the The Sounds of Science!
Alan Parekh of Hacked Gadgets made this really nice looking gear clock using a PIC microcontroller, a scavenged stepper motor, and a bunch of wooden gears that he cut out on a CNC router.
