How-To: Drifting Robot Car (video)
Learn how to make a drifting robot car with a few cheap components and some simple code in this tutorial episode of The Latest in Hobby Robotics.
Month: September 2011
Tap Tap Animation: Purin Phanichphant
Tap Tap Animation is Purin Phanichphant’s glowing interactive art installation. Participants press the lights to turn them on and off, creating a wall of intricate pixelated patterns and designs that evolves with every touch. Filmed at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011. Subscribe to the Maker Faire Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v directly, or watch […]
How-To: Hobby Horse
Here in Texas, Rodeo season is always a big part of spring. As a kid, we actually had a “Rodeo Day” holiday off from school (no kidding). When my kids started school, the trend moved more toward having a kid-centered rodeo at the school. Parents were encouraged to make simple homemade stick horses to send […]
“18650 Things To Do With An Old Laptop Battery”
As much as I enjoyed this unusual technical info from GeekDad contributor Roy Wood, I was disappointed to learn that not all 18,650 things you can do with an old laptop battery are specifically listed in the article. Moreover, by a truly amazing coincidence, “18650” turns out to be the part number for the most common size lithium-ion cell used in assembling laptop batteries.
How-To: Rhinestone Pumpkin
Looking to bring a little bling into your Halloween decorating? Vicki O’Dell, the Creative Goddess, and adds some serious sparkle to a once-plain pumpkin in her rhinestone pumpkin tutorial. Head over to her site for complete instructions.
How-To: Pinwheel Painting
Elise of Enjoy It shares how to create a cool, modern and colorful pinwheel painting. With a little painter’s tape and a handful of colors, you can make a custom piece of art for your home decor. Related: Color Block Mountain Painting
Reno Hackerspace Opening
Bridgewire is a member-funded, non-profit makerspace, hackerspace, workshop located in Sparks, NV serving the Reno-Sparks area. We’ve been busy recently preparing for our Grand Opening on Saturday, October 1st at noon. We invite you to attend for a free BBQ, tour of our facility and a rare opportunity to meet and talk to Reno’s own […]
