YaNiS EOS is a free app, currently in beta, written by “Manis,” a physics student at the University of Luxembourg. The hardware stack consists of an Arduino, a USB host shield, and an SPP-compatible Bluetooth module.
Jenny from Craft Test Dummies definitely put a bird on it when she gave an old wooden chest a makeover while testing out the new Martha Stewart Paints line by Plaid Crafts. Head over to her site to see the process, and get inspired to give something in your home a new look!
Poulsen’s Wire Recoder Kit, from the Maker Shed, uses wire and magnetism to record sound. Danish engineer Valdemar Poulsen discovered that it was possible to record electrical signals in magnetic material and invented the magnetic wire recorder (telegraphone) in 1898. This simple yet fascinating kit lets you explore this phenomenon not just on wire but anything magnetic! Save your voice on scissors, chairs, or even an escalator!
Here’s a brilliant way to upcycle baby food jars into fun little Lego minifig heads, perfect for party favors or storing those tiny Lego pieces. Victoria of ObSEUSSed shares how she made them. Now I’ll be on the hunt for all kinds of jars with that iconic minifig head shape to transform into the wee […]
Malte Ahlers’ delta robot (site is in German) uses a Kinect as a controlling device. [Via Hacked Gadgets]
If you use conductive thread in your projects, then you might want to check out this tutorial for making a seam ripper that also tests the electrical path of conductive thread by instructables member Plusea. This seam-ripper has a continuity meter built in. An LED lights up to indicate when an unwanted electrical connection is […]
Knives are a major “gateway drug” for many a young maker. They were for me, certainly. One of the first things I ever remember being proud of making was a cocobolo replacement handle (mounted with homemade “mosaic” pins) to repair my mother’s favorite paring knife. (Coincidentally, both skills are covered in this round-up.)
