Interesting post from dusjagr over on Hacketeria, who reports success using a 100 mW green laser with the lens from a cheap webcam, in the arrangement pictured here, to make a projecting microscope that will accept conventional microscope slides, and is only slightly more complicated than a Planinsic-type water-drop projector. [via Hack a Day]
The Make: Circuit Breaker Leatherman features 13 tools, including wire strippers and scissors. It’s the perfect companion for electronics hacking, mobile fixing, and MacGyvering on the go!
Aleena of The Hokey Pokey Kitchen put together this awesome edible abacus as a snack for her children, and shares how she did it. What a fun way to get them excited about math! Thanks, Heather!
My macro lens is polished and ready! Hope to see you tonight at the opening.
If you’re attending SxSW or will be in the area, be sure to check out SsSW Dorkbot Austin on March 11th at the Austin Music Hall. Yes, that time of year is upon us. SxSW Interactive time. Which also means it’s time for the biggest Dorkbot of the season. Dorkbot 28 will be a split-bill […]
Create your own cool, retro wrapping paper using a vintage date stamp.
A work-in-progress from Thingiverse user searchresults. Each block has twelve 3mm supermagnets installed around its six edges, their polarities alternating so they will click together.
