Month: May 2011

AM Eye Candy: Swiss Cheese Scarf

Sean Ragan spotted this swiss cheese scarf blocking photo in the MAKE Flickr pool. Luscious!

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Clever Cable Tie Organizer Made from PVC Pipe

Clever Cable Tie Organizer Made from PVC Pipe

Submitted by Morten Nisker to the MAKE Flickr pool, here’s a clever way of organizing your twist ties (and perhaps other tools and supplies) using PVC pipe.

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Girl Scouts develop prosthetic writing tool

Girl Scouts develop prosthetic writing tool

An entry by Iowa Girl Scout robotics team, the Flying Monkeys, to the FIRST Lego League competition wins major award. Consulting with prosthetics maker and occupational therapist, the group developed a device for kids with a limb difference that are learning to write. The device is called BOB-1 and consists of a platform with a cylindrical stylus holder.

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Interactive Light Sculpture

Interactive Light Sculpture

This interactive sculpture, built by Andrew and Deborah O’Malley of Ottawa, ON, has 120 light panels each featuring a Shiftbrite and capacitive touch sensor. XBees for each side connect the sculpture to a controlling laptop. More: Make: Online | Featured Maker: Andrew O’Malley

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