Announced at this year’s CES, Flir‘s Scout gives consumers true thermographic vision — imaging based not on light but on heat. Flir is marketing the Scout to consumers but it’s hard to see Joe Sixpack wanting to drop $3K (MSRP) on one. Which is not to say it doesn’t have its obvious uses — for […]
As we cover organization this month, who could forget about all our books? Our dear friend Tina in her Wallflower column on SF Gate rounds up some inspirational photos and links on bookshelf organization. I love the idea of organizing books by color but even more so, the art of how to combine books with […]
I can think of a million things I’m going to log with this… Data Logger for iPhone enables you to store and graph any data of your choosing along with a timestamp and geolocation. You might use Data Logger to store electricity meter readings, to create maps of pollution or temperature sensor readings around your […]
Toby writes – I’ve just finished writing up my first-attempt at converting the reed-switch signal from our exercise bike into MIDI. Makes for an interesting workout when you have to keep pedalling or the music grinds to a halt. Nice – sounds like a great way to enhance a workout! More project info + source […]
Are you ready for more craft space inspiration? Take a good look at Betz White‘s special craft room. I love her various workstations and the long inspiration board on the wall. Read on after the jump for more photos and a Q&A with Betz!
Thanks to everyone who entered the Alex Rider Dream Gadget Contest! We had a great time checking out all of the entries with lasers, grappling hooks, and other spy-stealth goodies, all designed by Alex Rider fans ages 8-18. It was a hard decision, but the winners are in! Grand Prize Winner: The Listening Cup by […]
Sean @ MAKE writes: Brooklyn-based lighting designer Lindsey Adelman has published a great tutorial on the construction of this cool spidery brass light fixture from various commercial bits ‘n’ pieces.
