George Hart of Math Monday for MAKE writes: We looked at playing card constructions before in this column, but this one by Nick Sayers is impressively intricate. The 270 playing cards each have four slits, and lock together like the classic IQ Lamp. Each card is forced into a curved form because it locks with […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m a little sick of hearing about the same people on TV over and over again. I came up with this Arduino-based solution to mute my TV so that I don’t have to hear about Donald Trump’s feud with whomever or Charlie Sheen’s most recent rant. Using the Video […]
Professor Arthur J. Olson of Scripps demonstrates a 3D printed model of a virus that self assembles when shaken. Olson is head of the Molecular Graphics Laboratory, which uses 3D computer models, 3D printing, and augmented reality to create tools for life science researchers and educators. He is also the project leader of Fight Aids […]
What a simple and pretty way to dress up a thrift-store bowl! Kate at Centsational Girl shows us how to do this sisal rope treatment. I could see this idea working beautifully on bottles and jars, too. (Via One Pretty Thing)
Lego, founded by father and son Ole and Gotfred Kirk Christiansen in Billund, Denmark, in 1932, injection molded its first modern-style Lego brick in 1963. Shortly thereafter, in 1964, they introduced the first of their Lego system toys that included printed instructions. Since that time, Lego has manufactured models that range from about ten pieces up to their largest set ever…
Hackers on a Plane 9.0: Hackers for Japan, departs SFO or AMS Saturday November 5 and returns Sunday November 20, 2011. Hackers love Japan. As we found out on Hackers on a Plane 4, Japan loves Hackers too and they canโt wait for us to come back. The focus of this trip is bringing Hackers […]
I am in love with this paint-by-number mural featured on The Lettered Cottage. It was created as part of a woodland-themed nursery. Tereasa, the mother who patiently painted it, shares how to make your own. [via Poppytalk] Related: Paint-By-Number Paintings as Gift Wrap
