Instructables user tamberg writes: This instructable connects the popular BlueSmirf Bluetooth module to the ID12 RFID reader and shows how to make a dust and water resistant (IP55) RFID reader that sends IDs to your PC or mobile phone over Bluetooth radio without an additional micro controller and without an external power source. Created as […]
Mimi Kirchner’s work has astounded me for ages. Her tattooed men dolls, her large felt tiki pillows, her wee tea cup pin cushions and her gorgeous felt dolls are a constant source of inspiration. I’m so excited to see that Mimi has created a pattern for a hand sewn felt doll for the purl bee. […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool Flickr member dnny was thoughtful enough to build this rather sweet hideout for his feline buddies. Sweeter still is the fact that his pet’s new pod is built from a used wooden cable reel. A little user-testing to determine ideal entry width, some added carpet padding and behold — the […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool Aimino is conducting some very interesting experiments accessing the the real world via conventional computing interfaces. Arduino is employed for physical device control while an additional machine runs PTAM image processing software determines camera position. The above demo alone is entertaining/intriguing the concept seems to have much potential. Unfortunately Edit->Undo […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool Trust in Dust brings us these elegantly simple piezo contact microphone earrings. It’s refreshingly cool to see functional electronics used for jewelry. Those with sensitive lobes would be wise to avoid hooking up bulky plugs while wearing ;)
Gorgeous raygun construction, spotted on the MAKE Flickr pool, fashioned from old radio and camera parts. Atomic Disruptor Raygun More: MAKE 17: “Discreet Companion” Ladies’ Raygun Tinkerbots’ rayguns
The Nature Conservatory is having a competition for designing “an original and compelling object” from a single 4′ x 8′ sheet of plywood. From the site: FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification means that the wood was produced using sustainable forestry practices recognized by the FSC. This Challenge is meant to raise […]
