Here’s a simple little tutorial for decorating the lids of glass jars using spray paint and decals, from Dottie Angel. I love storing leftover food in glass jars. But when I lived with my sister, she would save pretty much EVERY glass jar that found its way into our kitchen, and then it was impossible […]
I just sat down with Pierce Nichols of Logos Electromechanical at the Open Hardware Summit to take a look at some of his kits and projects. He has been busy working on new versions of his Zigduino, among other shields and accessories, but what really caught my attention was his latest robot project. The bot […]
Put a bird on it? Or … Make it a bird! I’ve been having a lot of fun today looking through the portfolio of Spanish artist Valero Doval, whose Aerofauna make my imagination take flight.
Ever look around your home wondering what sewing project you could do to bring it up a notch? I totally do, and have a helpful list thanks to your-home Apartment Therapy. My favorite is this DIY spin on a ruffled shower curtain. Such a functional piece can be so beautiful!
Jeff over at Voltaic recently posted the first part of a five part tutorial on how solar chargers work. In this first tutorial, you’ll learn how to measure Open Circuit Voltage and Short Circuit Current. You’ll then move on to learn about measuring total power output, how to store power, how charge circuits protect the battery, and how to use stored power to charger a device. This is the perfect introduction to solar chargers for anyone interested in adding solar to their project.
I have a secret desire to be a textile designer, so any textile project always piques my interest. I love this hand-printed fabric tutorial on Whip Up. Using pre-cut squares of EVA foam to form your design is simply genius!
In June 2011, HP launched their Hacking Autism initiative, which seeks new ideas for touch technology applications beneficial to people with autism.
