Ron from Milwaukee, WI, built this nicely executed computer case in a weekend at his friendly local hackerspace, Milwaukee Makerspace. I love how hackerspaces are so great for encouraging projects like this! This is a semi-portable computer case, made with desktop components and 1/2″ oak plywood, that I hacked together in a weekend at Milwaukee […]
Timo Arnall, who, together with Jack Schultze brought us a touchless Rube Goldberg machine based on RFID back in 2009, has teamed up with Jorn Knutsen and Einar Sneve Martinussen to produce Immaterials: Light Painting Wi-Fi, which is a project that visualizes wireless network signal strength in city areas using a custom-built 4-meter measuring rod equipped with LEDs and conventional light painting techniques. [via Core77]
Like making circuit boards, but don’t like all of the toxic chemicals that you have to use to do it? You might want to take a look at Stephen Hobley’s directions, then. He’s claiming to be able to etch boards using only diluted hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and a bit of table salt. He’s got an […]
Hosting a wine tasting party is as simple as inviting your favorite friends over for a drink! It’s the perfect way to have a low-key, fun event and it is also an opportunity to become more educated. Start by selecting a grape varietal. Limiting the tasting to a single type of wine will help you […]
Anna at Mochimochi Land has a new cross-stitch pattern called When Tessellations Roamed the Earth. Perfectly geeky right? If you’re looking to learn cross-stitch, Anna has a handy cross-stitch basics tutorial on her site too.
We’re really digging Collin’s Circuit Skills video series. Here’s all six episodes for your electronic enjoyment! They’re also organized in a handy YouTube playlist. Circuit Skills has been sponsored by Jameco Electronics. Circuit Board Etching Electronics Enclosures
One of my favorite times of the day is when I slide in to bed and grab my book and start reading. I have an almost impossible time going to sleep if I don’t have a book to read beforehand. These little bowtie paperclip bookmarks from Jessica of How About Orange seem about the most […]
