From the MAKE Flickr pool: Flickr user P^2 – Paul created this fridge controller run by a Teensy: This is a microcontroller-powered temperature controller for a fridge I built out of fabricated necessity and spare parts last weekend. Backstory: We replaced our ancient 2nd fridge with a big new upright freezer, which left our little […]
This impressively complex deployable spaceframe was designed by Studio Dror. It’s called Volume.MGX and was printed via selective laser sintering (SLS). I guess hanging it over a light bulb and calling it a “lamp” makes for better video than setting a piece of glass on it and calling it a “table.” Still, fun to watch it squish and un-squish.
The Masai Dress by Studio 5050 uses metal beads and conductive thread to trigger sound playback. The wearer’s motion makes the strands of beads swish across the stitched conductive stripes on the front of the garment, creating an occasional electrical connection that is sensed by the circuitry in the collar. [via Fashioning Technology]
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shares a tutorial for making a lovely felt argyle cushion. To make this cushion, I used two old wool jumpers (sweaters) which I’d shrunk in the machine to make chunky, textured felt. I’ve had a stash of brown jumpers waiting for the right project so I was thrilled […]
UK shop Happy Covers/Atelier Kurth sell these electronic component pillow covers, because your home decor should really reflect your hobbies. [via adafruit] More: RSS icon throw pillow DOS pillow How-To: Sound Effect Minesweeper Pillows Plush synth pillows Crocheted Record Pillows The Pillow “dock” – Mac OS X pillows Karakiri – Lifesize Plush Octopus Pillow
This desk made from books resides at the TU Delft architecture library in Belgium The Netherlands. [via BoingBoing] More: Jewelry Made From The Pages of Books Book art! Infinity bookcase Bookcase staircase
Needle felting hotshot Moxie just revamped her kits site into the definitive resource for beginning in needle felting: Hi Fiber Needle Felting Kits. The big news is that she’s put all her fantastic tutorials online for free. If you’ve met Moxie in person, perhaps at Maker Faire, you’ll be delighted to know that her personality […]
