Rock Band stage kit controlled by a .NET-powered micro
This project demonstrates how to use the Xbox Rock Band Stage Kit with Micro framework using GHI’s USB Host feature….no Xbox is necessary!
Year: 2010
OK Go goes underwater at Maker Faire
One of the more awesomely bizarre things that happened at this year’s Maker Faire was the band OK Go performing onstage while inside of WaterBoy, BucketHead, and BubbleHead. These are three water-immersion devices created by Marque Cornblatt. WaterBoy is sort of a full-body water bladder a person climbs into with goggles and a breathing apparatus, […]
How-To: Basket Weave Kicks
Re-learn to tie your shoes! I just learned how to basket weave laces, and now no shoes are safe. For $2 and in 2 minutes you can add a totally new look to any pair of shoes. I’ve tried different lace combinations, and I think the best look comes from pairing a skinny lace with […]
Road From Maker Faire 2010: beatseqr/steppa wrapup
Wow, we had an awesome time showing off our project to hundreds of people at Maker Faire Bay Area 2010! Here’s a short video showing some of the reactions we got when people put the headphones on and started making their own beats with beatseqr and steppa. We’re just getting started, so keep an eye […]
Book-Themed Baby Shower
Featured on ohdeedoh is this book-themed baby shower by CJ of Pink Tea complete with children’s book cupcakes as well as bookish owls. Downloadable games and favor tags of this book theme are available on Pink Tea.
The Road From Maker Faire: Raven Hanna
Leading up to the Faire, we did a small series of posts with makers on their way to the event. Now that the show’s over, we hope to get some post-Faire impressions from some of them. Here, Raven Hanna, of Made with Molecules and the Science Tarot project shares her experience. — Gareth The Maker […]
Maker Faire Detroit Isn’t Too Far Away
WOW. I officially had an amazing time at Maker Faire, my very first one (yep, I was a newbie). Surprising? Of course not! How could you not have a good time when you’re surrounded by giant rockets, amazing makers and crafters and, oh yeah!, an R2-D2 around every corner. We’re almost two months away from […]