Chris at PyroElectro built this simple Arduin-controlled IR pair that can be used to measure the RPMs of a CPU fan. A tachometer is a useful tool for counting the RPM (rotations per minute) of a wheel or basically anything that spins. The easiest way to build a tachometer is using a transmitter and receiver. […]
Make: Asks is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.
This week’s question: What is an example of a project you have worked on where you’ve had to learn a new skill or done something outside your comfort zone?
Graphic Designer J.T. Yean creates incredible paper cut illustrations including this kinetic paper cut, called “Meet Me on the Hill,” that’s been documented in motion as an animated GIF! [via Lustik] More: The Pop Culture Paper Cuts of Olly Moss DIY Papercut Lamp Video Sharon Arnold's Paper Art
I had my first Pavlova in my early teens in Australia and have loved them ever since. Named after the famed ballerina Anna Pavlova, it couldn’t be simpler: meringue, whipped cream and fruit.
I definitely dig this quirky spin on personalized home decor from Oleander and Palm. Head on over to the site to learn how to make your own Mason Jar Monogram Light!
I totally need to build one of these! Nick Britsky of i3 Detroit designed his mini photo studio in Sketchup and cut the wood at the hackerspace for home assembly.
I love my serger (overlock sewing machine); it makes finishing fabric edges a snap. Even so, going around curves can be difficult, even for the most practiced sewers. Luckily, Palak from Make It Handmade has put together this helpful curve serging guide that’s filled with tips and tricks for getting a clean, even finish, no […]
