Year: 2009

Remembering Apollo 11

Remembering Apollo 11

The Boston Globe dropped a massive set of Apollo 11 photos, many of these not likely seen before. It’s been 40 years, what would it be like if we kept going?… 40 years ago, three human beings – with the help of many thousands of others – left our planet on a successful journey to […]

Arduino on 64-bit Linux

Arduino on 64-bit Linux

Matt Mets writes: After bemoaning the lack of a 64-bit version of the last few Arduino releases, and the subsequent hoops that had to be followed to make the 32-bit version work in Ubuntu, I finally decided to get off of my laurels and just build the thing. You can get the package here, or […]

Outdoor grill coffee roaster

Outdoor grill coffee roaster

Via BB Gadgets comes a link to this commercially-available coffee roasting drum which fits onto the rotisserie unit of your outdoor gas grill. The roaster drum costs $110. If you’re crafty with a little metalwork, I bet you could fabricate one yourself for cheaper. Coffee Roaster Drum for your Barbecue

August Craft Leftovers Monthly

The August issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly is now available! Kristin writes: This months kit is pretty neat. All the supplies you need to make your own codex bound sketchbook – boards for the cover, scrap paper to fill it, waxed linen thread, and a curved needle for stitching. Included in the kit is a […]

Teeny fishing rod and reel

Teeny fishing rod and reel

Instructables user Toglefritz built this pocket-sized fishing pole and writes: Conventional fishing poles are long, fragile, and hard to carry, or otherwise transport. This Instructable will show you how to construct a fishing pole, complete with a reel, that will fit nicely in your pocket. You can keep it handy, and go fishing any time […]