This is the second leg in making my own bipedal robot. If I’m satisfied with this leg, I will build another and some hips. I am using a combination of the Lynxmotion servo erector set, and MicroRax to build the frame. I chose to mix these two because I like the aesthetic achieved with MicroRax and the function that the Lynxmotion parts provided. The brain is an Arbotix Robot Controller, which is like an Arduino, with more beef.
By Jessica Wilson One of my most favorite scents in the whole world is cilantro. I know there are quite a few of you folk out there that have some sort of genetic makeup that causes cilantro to taste like soap, and for that I am quite sorry, as it is truly a delight in […]
Moments ago, MakerBot Industries announced their latest product, the Automated Build Platform. This is a heated conveyor belt platform that spits out the object that you’ve printed and starts on another one, turning your MakerBot from a single-print 3D prototyper to a 3D batch-printer. Nifty! In the video, Bre shows off a batch-printed twisted torus […]
One of my favorite stitches to teach in my embroidery classes is the lazy daisy (detached chain). It’s easy to complete, and is cute with a lot of bang for your stitching buck. I’m in love with this variation on the lazy daisy from Nicole of Follow the White Bunny. She shares how to create […]
Amy of Angry Chicken and Tie One On has posted entries for the circus-themed aprons over on Flickr, and they are pure eye candy. I’m particularly fond of this bold circus tent version from Amber, but they are all beautiful and loads of fun.
Emma Cassidy writes a blog about foods she makes from her garden plot in Washington DC. Her vegan beet cupcakes have beets in the batter and frosting as well as some candied beets on top.
Instructables user Teslaphonics writes: Is that crackling and popping when you turn the controls on your amp driving you crazy? Here’s how to clean them and get back to the music. There are spray “contact cleaners” available for this purpose, but in most cases just mixes the dirt and grime already inside with more dirt […]
