Creepy shoulder-mounted telepresence robot
TEROOS lets a distant friend accompany you and see/hear through the robot’s camera and mic. A mini directional speaker allows the robot to whisper in your ear, which is even more weird. [Via JWZ]
Year: 2011
Awesome Astronaut Training Birthday Party
If you have a kid who’s a space nut, check out this awesome astronaut training birthday party that Chelsea of Life Frosting put together for her son. I’m having a hard time picking my favorite element. There are the cool boxed invitations, moon rock hunts, antigravity training, not to mention an amazing moon cake that […]
Smarter iPad 2 Smart Cover
Check out this super sleek wooden roll top cover for the iPad 2 from Dutch case manufacturer Miniot. Made from a single piece of cherrywood, the case fits snug to the tablet using internal magnets. The design differs from the stock Apple Smart Cover with its rigid rolling arch, smooth organic lines, and its lack of hinge. Though I have yet to hold one in my hand, from what I’ve seen in the video demonstration it appears to offer superior support when used as a stand to prop up the device.
MAKE presents: The Oscilloscope
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/03/make-presents-the-oscilloscope.html
Oscilloscopes are surprisingly easy to use once you’ve located a few basic controls. They can provide newcomers with a whole new way to view the world of electronics & electricty – plus they look impressively cool/awesome while in use!
DIY Scanning Electron Microscope
We’ve covered Ben Krasnow’s awesome work here before. At last year’s Maker Faire, he showed off his liquid nitrogen generator (for which he won at least one Editor’s Blue Ribbon). Now he’s posted to his blog this latest project, a working DIY scanning electron microscope! It’s been months of work to get the scope together […]
Feeling Twitchie?
Remember Twitchie Scorpion, the most lovable twitching corduroy scorpion on Earth? How about the popsicle stick robot arm? Twitching row of clown heads and the robo finger? All of these strange and wonderful creations share the Twitchie Robot Kit at their cores, and right now, the kit is on sale at the Maker Shed! Pick […]
How To: Creatively Use a Disposable Camera
I thought disposable film cameras were getting ready to enter the “antique” category, but Photojojo has a fun post giving you 20 ways to use a disposable camera, such as turning it into a 3D camera.