This isn’t the first Lego Segway (defined as a balancing bot on two wheels) — that honor would probably go to Steve Hassenplug’s Legway. However, the Legway used two EOPDs (Electro-Optical Proximity Detector) from HiTechnic Sensors to balance. What’s cool about this project is that it needs only those parts found in a standard NXT […]
We asked several of our favorite maker couples to tell us a little bit about the ups and down of their collaborative process. This touches on two of our current site themes, today being Valentine’s Day, and this quarter having a Maker Business theme. All three of these couples have turned their passion for making […]
Fawn of Frugal Home Design shares how she whipped up these dandy display shelves for her children’s book collection. I love that it was an inexpensive alternative to pricier store-bought shelves (they came out just under $20!). [via The DIY Show Off]
We just received a fresh supply of tinyCylon kits in the Maker Shed. Not into Cylons? *gasp* Then maybe a Lux Spectralis or WeeBlinky might be a good choice? All these kits are really easy to solder together, and the end result is a lot of fun.
2010 is the Year of the Tiger – symbol of vivacious bravery! Go ahead, venture into unknown territory or kick your current skill level up a notch by trying something new. This year can be a great time to proudly show the world what we’ve cranked out this past year of the Ox! Over at […]
In these photos, you can see the heat transfer happening through a number of roofs in my neighborhood. In a wintery time like we have now, the snow acts as an indicator of your insulation. If you have a full roof of snow, then you’re well insulated. If you have spots of bare roof surrounded by snow, then inside the house is an area where it’s uninsulated, or poorly insulated. If your roof doesn’t hold the snow at all, then it’s time to look at your attic insulation. Sunny, South facing roofs will naturally clear faster on clear days, due to the input of solar energy.
This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw: Oh yeahhhh by loveandasandwich, Kodachrome curtains by yarnzombie, EKG hat by gilding, and Origami Instructions Pillow by thimbletop.
