Vintage sewing machines always intrigue me, but also kind of scare me. I’m never quite sure what to check for if I find one for sale, and I’m not sure what models might suit my needs. Thankfully, Pete Lappin has a very handy column full of tips and advice for purchasing vintage sewing machines over […]
Harry Nilsson is rocking this bandage-pattern knitwear! This retro look is inspiring to me; I want to make one on my knitting machine.
TEROOS lets a distant friend accompany you and see/hear through the robot’s camera and mic. A mini directional speaker allows the robot to whisper in your ear, which is even more weird. [Via JWZ]
If you have a kid who’s a space nut, check out this awesome astronaut training birthday party that Chelsea of Life Frosting put together for her son. I’m having a hard time picking my favorite element. There are the cool boxed invitations, moon rock hunts, antigravity training, not to mention an amazing moon cake that […]
Check out this super sleek wooden roll top cover for the iPad 2 from Dutch case manufacturer Miniot. Made from a single piece of cherrywood, the case fits snug to the tablet using internal magnets. The design differs from the stock Apple Smart Cover with its rigid rolling arch, smooth organic lines, and its lack of hinge. Though I have yet to hold one in my hand, from what I’ve seen in the video demonstration it appears to offer superior support when used as a stand to prop up the device.
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/03/make-presents-the-oscilloscope.html
Oscilloscopes are surprisingly easy to use once you’ve located a few basic controls. They can provide newcomers with a whole new way to view the world of electronics & electricty – plus they look impressively cool/awesome while in use!
We’ve covered Ben Krasnow’s awesome work here before. At last year’s Maker Faire, he showed off his liquid nitrogen generator (for which he won at least one Editor’s Blue Ribbon). Now he’s posted to his blog this latest project, a working DIY scanning electron microscope! It’s been months of work to get the scope together […]
