Bike Fixation, run by Chad and Alex of Minneapolis, MN, manufactures Bike Fixtation, a bicycle repair kiosk consisting of a vending machine selling drinks, inner tubes, patch kits, and other stuff, a free air compressor and free tools connected by cables to a bike rack. [Via core77]
DSO Nano v2.0, from the Maker Shed, is a Digital Storage Oscilloscope designed for basic electronic engineering tasks. The new DSO features an ARM Cortexโข-M3 32 bit platform, which provides basic waveform monitoring. It has a 320*240 color LCD, micro SD card storage, portable probes, LiPo Battery, USB connection, and signal generator. Perfect for in-field diagnosis, quick measurement, and hobbyist projects.
Ann Martin of All Things Paper points us to the stunning work of paper artist Li-Chu Wu who creates breathtaking pieces of jewelry from paper and metal. Her work is all about paper and layers; using multiple layers to create subtle movement and tactile qualities. Applying a mix of metalsmithing techniques and new technologies her […]
I don’t know about you, but there’s something that delights me about using old and new technology together. Things like USB typewriters, twittering Teddy Ruxpins, and PayPal-accepting vending machines just really make my day. This morning, I was gleeful to discover that Justin Ouellette hooked up an old VT220 serial console to his Mac running […]
Julie, over at the Etsy Blog, posted this detailed tutorial for making Arrow Sandals from a modified pair of commercial sandals by maker Kaye. More: How-To: Mend Peeling Sandals How-To: Tire Sandals Retro-Style Running Shoes from Old Tires
Make: Live airs tonight! Ep14 is all about metalworking. Bring your burning questions about all things metal. Metalworker and Madagascar Institute director Hackett will join us for a welding lesson and to talk about his new TV show for the Science Channel, Stuck with Hackett, which premieres August 18th. And Becky will show you how […]
Sean @ MAKE posted this fantastic space shuttle cake, made by Craig T. Fifer of Alexandria, Virginia. The Orbiter is made from brownie covered in fondant; the orange External Tank is made from PVC pipe and holds ice cream; the white Solid Rocket Boosters are made from PVC pipe and hold chocolate syrup and caramel […]
