Ramiro Pareja Veredas of Spain wanted a business card that would make an impression. His creation can be converted into a USB drive by punching out two of the corners. It can store data, works as an oscilloscope, datalogger and PIC trainer, and packs the CPU power of a Spectrum ZX. Here are the specs: […]
This book clock is a fun way to incorporate the bold graphics of a book cover with your decor. See how it’s done over at The Haystack Needle [via Re-Nest]
Ah, 2006…
Er, wait, I meant to say: Ugh! 2006! No doubt a hundred years from now future history will recall, as I do, that the only really good thing that happened in 2006 was the first appearance of Russell the Electric Giraffe at the San Mateo Maker Faire. The years have gotten steadily better since then, for me at least, and certainly for the Faire, and, it would appear, for Russell himself, who is now a five-year Maker Faire veteran. We heart you, oh gentle glowy grazing one. Long may your lava-lamps shine.
Saphira, the mechanical fire-breathing dragon, was a huge hit at the Faire. She is the creation of high school students Alex Jacobson and Sam DeRose of Marin, CA, whose combined ages are less than 30.
Evolutionary Art Competition @ GECCO 2010 – Scott Draves, Electric Sheep is one of the organizers and one of my favorite artists! This competition invites conference participants to demonstrate that genetic and evolutionarycomputation can be applied to create impressive and provocative works of art. The competitionwill identify the best work, be it an image, a […]
Looking for a quick way to prop up a tablet? This novel approach from Toronto area developer Phil Tucker will have you consuming in as little as 30 seconds.
I made it home from the Maker Faire, but I’m still decompressing in a major way. Little thoughts are flickering through my mind, and I’m excited to start distilling them into blog posts. But, until then, check out these great industrial light fixtures. I had a great time with Zontee and Liz from Lion Brand […]
