Math Monday: Linkages – The World “B.X.”
Math Monday continues its multi-week adventure into the wonderful world of linkages, this time looking at pantograph machines, built from linkages.
Year: 2012
A Fine Example of Dead Bug Style Circuit Wiring
“Dead bug style” circuit wiring is the cute name for soldering together components without a printed circuit board. The “dead bug” is the integrated circuit flipped upside down with its “legs” sticking up. Over at the Dangerous Prototypes forum, a maker shows off his dead bug skills, which he used to solder a Little Wire: […]
How-To: Mini Copper Planters
Add a touch of nostalgic shine or steampunk style to your home decor with this mini copper planter tutorial that Ashley from Sugar & Cloth shared on Poppytalk! [Via craftgawker]
Your Comments
And we’re back with our forty-sixth installment of Your Comments. Here are our favorites from the past week, from Makezine, our Facebook page, and Twitter.
How-To: “Meh” Banner
Not feeling Monday morning? Make your indifference known with this “meh” banner tutorial from Ecka & Pecka!
Beatty Robotics’ Awesome CNC Setup
Robert Beatty and his daughters built a great CNC mill to help them create custom robot parts. Previously we covered the Beattys’ sweet CNC-controlling PC with its custom acrylic and MicroRAX enclosure, but now we get to see it lit up inside with blue LEDs! The whole setup appears complete and looks great. In includes: […]
Jabba The Purse
Etsy user Cat Penfold likes to customize her upcycled finds, like this purse, which she appropriately gave the Star Wars treatment! [via Buzzfeed] More: MAKE | Upcycled Game Controller Wallets MAKE | Flashback: Upcycled Beach Bag MAKE | Upcycled Vintage Yardstick Table