Julia Tsao‘s Curious Displays thesis project proposes swarms of half-inch pixelbots, which could form into a TV or perform other robotic tasks. Each block operates independently as a self-contained unit, and has full mobility, allowing movement across any physical surface. The blocks operate independently of one another, but are aware of the position and role […]
Kügli is an Arduino-controlled musical instrument by Stefanie Hess and Johannes Schmidt. The project consists of a bowl with a false bottom, packing an Arduino, XBee wireless module, and some speakers. The ball contains a Lilypad and another XBee. The spacing and dynamic of a ball in a bowl influences sound. While holding the bowl […]
I love this brilliant hardware sorting box from Craftster user Wulf. A simple series of graduated boxes allows pieces of hardware to be dropped into their proper storage location. [via Dinosaurs and Robots]
Hackyhack is a fun project by Dustin Jessen and Chanika Remest that packs an Arduino mini, an LED, a speaker and a piezo knock sensor into a hacky-sack ball. The LED flashes and the speaker emits a sound with every kick, and thirty successful kicks causes a song to be played. More: HOW TO – […]
Comes perforated and in two aspect ratios for your convenience and customization! [via Core77] LampGustaf’s Stitch Lamp
I then wrote a spiffy little Android app that pairs up to the BlueSMiRF, reads the state dumped from the Arduino every 3 seconds, and then makes a pretty little Android UI. It shows me a Sun, Moon, or Clock depending on which state the Arduino is in.
Dana of MADE shares how to whip up these fun split pea shamrocks for St. Patricks Day. She shows a whole handful of ways to use them as decor, accessories and even games for the kids!
