PICnome and pad kit
Here’ a lovely stand (pad) for the PICnome OSC (open source controller). The maker (in Japan), of both the PICnome controller and the pad, is selling a limited number of kits. tkrworks
Year: 2009
More on Nikola Tesla
You can thank Nikola Tesla for helping you read this. Before his harnessing of the energy of Niagara Falls, most electricity was transmitted via direct current. Tesla pioneered the use of alternating current that is used in our electric grid. Check into the documentary film excerpted above for more info and links.
Happy birthday, gentle pigeon lover
Today marks the 153rd anniversary of the birth of a man who quite literally illuminated the world. Inventor of the radio, the AC power distribution system, the AC motor, wireless power transmission, the Tesla turbine, and a score of other technologies too numerous to list, Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856, in the […]
How-To: Vertical Vegetables
Lacking a yard? Try this vertical vegetable garden by Instructables user pippa5.
Crafts on a Plane: Puffer Fish Barf Bag Puppet
Airplane rides can be really long and really boring. Make the most of your surroundings. Dig into the seat back in front of you, pull out the barf bag, and craft up a puppet to play with. The barf bag holds more fun than you might imagine. The puffer fish is covered in colorful spines. […]
Happy Birthday Tesla – from ArcAttack (and MAKE too!)
The members of ArcAttack send Birthday wishes to Nikola Tesla the best way they know – with crackling bolts of electricity. [Thanks Joe!] Consider that sentiment very much seconded! Happy 153rd B-day Nik! More: Tesla guitar High Voltage Tesla Coil Lost Knowledge: Save Tesla’s lab!
Homopolar motor
MAKE subscriber “Cobbler” sent us this video and a note: Remember the first issue? Here’s my video of the homopolar motor project that was featured there. The motor works like a charm. It is mesmerizing to watch and makes a cool conversation piece for your cubicle. Update: The motor Cobbler built is actually different than […]