Raspberry Pi’s Expansion Companion Is Here!
Raspberry Pi hackers who are pushing their boards to the limit in terms of I/O will be delighted to learn that the Gertboard is now available for purchase as a kit.
Year: 2012
How-To: Rockin’ Sound-O-Light Speakers
The prolific William Gurstelle has shared over 20 how-tos on the pages of MAKE over the years. Needless to say, he has a lot of materials lying around his workshop, including some relatively expensive clear PVC left over from the Night Lighter 36 stun-gun-triggered potato cannon project that appeared in MAKE Volume 03. He decided […]
Olympics-Inspired Art
Looking to find something for the Olympics fan in your life as the games wind down? Check out this HGTV roundup of creative Olympics arts and prints.
Rubber Dip Your Wooden Toothbrush
I love a DIY project that helps keep my carbon footprint in check. Design Sponge posted a practical way to make your earth-friendly toothbrush more sustainable and on trend with this wax-dipped how-to.
A Walkway of Rainbow Umbrellas
This Portugese art installation is something to behold. Lots and lots of colorful umbrellas, strung up on wires above a walkway. When the sun shines through them, it’s like walking directly underneath a rainbow! Photographer Patrícia Almeida has more beautiful photos from other places, including Portugal’s Azores islands, Timor, and Carnival (in Brazil, I think).
Lego Mindstorms ROV
This clever Lego ROV uses Power Functions motors left exposed to the water, sealed batteries, a Xbox controller, and Dexter Industries NXTbee wireless modules. [via The NXT Step]
Paper Marbling
The art of paper marbling has been around for a long time. Often you’ll see the covers of books or stationery decorated using this technique. Learn the art of sumi ink marbling on Make: Projects!
