Alvin Yap of London figured out how to control a robotic claw using 3D animation software Houdini, Python and an Arduino. Python Serial module used for communications over the usb serial port. HOM (Houdini Object Module), which is Houdini’s Python API interface, is used to get updates from the robotic claw digital asset. This data […]
Continue ReadingLearn to use a power drill for prepping zucchini to be filled with deliciousness. Instructables user zvizvi shows you how and provides a recipe for filling comprised of coriander leaves (aka cilantro), cranberries, rice, and spices
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From Oxford “origami engineers” Weina Wu and Zhong You, published as A solution for folding rigid tall shopping bags in Proceedings of the Royal Society A. ScienceNOW has an item that at least tries to explain why this achievement is scientifically significant, rather than just really cool. Which, frankly, I don’t quite understand. But then, for our purposes, “really cool” is all the justification we need.
Continue ReadingWe’re showcasing celebrations from cocktail parties to weddings this month in our Feast & Frolic series, and here’s a new fun way to incorporate wedding fun into your crafting. Jenny Hart just released a new set of wedding-themed Sublime Stitching patterns that are romantic and sweet, and super cool all at the same time. They’d […]
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We’ve seen our share of DIY steadycam rigs, but this arm and harness system from maker Miguel Vincente is worth checking out. Built using square tube and custom springs from a little shop in Madrid, the unit can support up to 2.5 Kg.
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Sean Montgomery’s heartbeat sculpture, BBC News On March 11, 12, Maker Faire UK pitched its big, geeky tent once again in Newcastle. This BBC News “Tech Know” segment (link below) and article offer a fun little wrap-up of the event. It sounds like it was a roaring success, with some 10,000 attendees. Congrats to the […]
Continue ReadingThis quick sew project for oilcloth storage bins by Brett Bara on Design Sponge look fantastic! It’s a great way to get organized for spring. I want to make one for my kitchen to keep notes and little items that always seem to make their way on the counter.
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