There’s an interesting piece in the New York Times titled Home Labs on the Rise for the Fun of Science about people equipping their homes with equipment like USB microscopes and computerized telescopes. Make: Online’s citizen scientist guest authors Tito Jankowski and Eri Gentry are quoted talking about the OpenPCR project, and I briefly mention […]
Daito Manabe and friends at 4nchor5 lab6 built this drum kit using a myoelectric sensor to take signals in, and electric face stimulation to translate the taps into twitches.
Dollar Store Crafts has lots of really great, reader-submitted holiday decorating ideas, including these two that really piqued my interest. Mitten Garland I’m heading over to the local thrift store to look for old wool sweaters and scarves to make this! We’re working on a Dr. Seuss-inspired tree this year, and I think maybe a […]
Apartment hacker Antti Hakala built this seemingly alien-inspired shoe rack as part of an apartment redecoration that he is building for himself and his girlfriend.
Hoffman clamps are extraordinarily handy bits of lab kit. The screw is turned to compress a piece of flexible tubing between two bars, and may be thus be used to completely stop or simply to regulate flow of gas or liquid through such tubing. The screwing action of the Hoffman clamp allows adjustment of the rate of flow infinitesimally from full open to full stop. In amateur apparatus, a Hoffman clamp can often take the place of a glass or teflon stopcock, which is a much more sophisticated and expensive bit of apparatus. And they’re cheap!
This beautiful branch candle holder from Uniform Natural looks incredibly simple to make and would add a touch of natural elegance to any decor. Make one to spruce up your table or mantle for the holidays! [via @Shimandsons]
Rachel @ CRAFT writes: Photography buffs, prepare to swoon at this collection of gorgeous cuffs that are fashioned from recycled camera lenses by Australian designer, Craig Arnold. Sterling silver replica pieces are also available for a more subtle look. Stunning! More: Camera Lens Coffee Mug Cell phone wide angle and fish eye lenses
