Transform a Chair into a Dog
Gulliver modded an Ikea chair into this stool for his dog and it actually looks like a dog. Very cute! [via Ikea Hackers]
Year: 2011
Remote controlled cockroach
Our pals at Backyard Brains (makers of the terrific SpikerBox kit, which allows you to study the electrical impulses of insect neurons) are developing circuitry to control which direction a cockroach walks. By modifying the HEXBug toy “Inchworm” circuitry to deliver pulses, we stimulated the antenna nerves of the discoid cockroach to “trick” the cockroach […]
Hanging with My Gnomies Knitted Hat
I can’t stop staring at this “Hanging with my Gnomies” hat, made by Craftster user JaneSays13. The repeating pattern is hypnotic.
This Week in Hobby Robotics (pilot)
I’m happy to present the pilot episode of an upcoming weekly MAKE video called This Week in Hobby Robotics, a roundup of interesting things happening in the world of — what else — hobby robotics. It’s hosted by Frits Lyneborg and Rik (no last name, please). Frits (from Denmark), who works professionally in web concept […]
Introducing the Mechanics Skill Set
This month, we’re thrilled to announce our Mechanics Skill Set. Over the course of March, we’ll explore the wonderful world of simple machines, mechanical forces, motors and motion. We’ll have guest authors, including our friend and MAKE contributor Dustyn Roberts, author of Making Things Move, features on the basic tools, materials, and techniques of mechanical […]
Leek and Goat Cheese Tart
Make and Takes showcases this yummy and easy recipe for leek and goat cheese tarts by Lindsey of Cafe Johnsonia. Lindsey writes: I’ve used leeks and goat cheese here-a classic pairing and very appropriate for Spring. Mix it up and try different cheeses and veggies. Any cheese with good melting properties would be fabulous. You […]
How-To: Pleated Tote
Thimble has a great pattern and tutorial for this cute pleated tote bag, perfect for hauling beach-going supplies or library books. It would make a great weekend project! [via Stacy Sews]
