How-To: Fried Peanut Butter & Jelly Poundcake Sandwich
Don’t fret over calories and such here, ok? Just enjoy. Fried peanut butter and jelly poundcake sandwich from Cake Spy.
Month: July 2011
Lego Computer Case
Mike Schropp built this Lego computer case that encloses three individual computer systems. The primary purpose is as a grid computer for medical research.
How-To: Save Arduino Output to Google Docs Spreadsheets
Open Electronics has a nice tutorial on using your Arduino to send data to be saved into a Google Spreadsheet. I like this method not only because your data is immediately accessible anywhere you have access to Google Docs, but also it can easily be evaluated, graphed, and shared right from within Google Docs.
How-To: Burlap & Buttons Shirt Embellishment
Hani of Craftionary used an old embroidery technique called couching to create this intricate embellishment on a plain white shirt. She built braids with burlap string, and then attached them to the surface of the fabric with bands of stitching. Combined with some buttons and machine embroidery, the result is dimensional and very pretty. Get […]
Visual.ly: a Library of Infographics
I love a good infographic – a well-designed image that helps me make sense of information. It’s one thing to read percentages and data, but quite another to see a graphic that lets you “get it” all in an instant. If you’re similarly inclined, check out Visual.ly, a new infographic library that covers all kinds […]
Modkit’s Alpha Club Offers New Features
There have been a lot of developments over at Modkit since its introduction in MAKE Volume 25. The graphical drag-and-drop tool works in your browser now and allows you to program and control an Arduino and similar microcontrollers. You can still give the free tool a spin and test it out, but if you’re wanting to dig deeper and try some of the newer special features, you’ll need to sign up for the Alpha Club.
Skill Builder: Revisiting Our CoasterBot Build
Last year, we ran a project series and contest to design and build CoasterBots, simple autonomous, programmable robots built from dead CD media (aka “coasters”). It was a roaring success. We had a lot of participants and some truly inspired project entries. Jameco Electronics, the sponsor of the campaign, also put together an awesome parts bundle with us.
