Math Monday: Light Still Sticks
The Museum of Mathematics’ Glen Whitney shows you how to build an octahedron and more with light sticks, rubber bands, and paper fasteners.
Month: April 2013
Light Wave: Playing with Light
Light Wave is a two player game and art installation I created. The game is simple. To begin the rally, hit a pedestal with one of the foam mallets. If your partner’s hit is timed correctly the rally will continue. The harder a pedestal is hit the faster the signal travels and it doesnโt slow down until a winner is determined. You may think that tennis or pong skills would serve the player well, but I found that players with experience in rhythm games like DDR or Guitar Hero usually won.
Got Livestock? Feed Them Hydroponically Homegrown Barley Sprouts
If you raise animals that graze, you’ll want to check this out.: There’s a post on Paca Pride Guest Ranch’s blog explaining how to turn 5lbs of barley grain into 25lbs of fresh, live sprouts in a very small hydroponic footprint.
MakerBot Replicator 2Xs Now Available in the Maker Shed
The MakerBot Replicator 2X is now available in the Maker Shed! This model is optimized for ABS printing and has two extruders, opening up a host of printing possibilities. In addition to printing two colors, you can use one extruder to print a support structure for the other, or print two small objects at the same time.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Things About William Gurstelle
Minnesota-based maker, inventor, and public speaker William Gurstelle has authored seven books, with provocative titles like Absinthe and Flamethrowers, The Practical Pyromaniac, and Backyard Ballistics. He’s currently the Ballistics and Pyrotechnics Editor at Popular Mechanics and has been a contributing editor to MAKE for years. Bill has taught us how to make many projects on […]
Flashback: Make a Shibori Dyed Bedspread
Make a beautiful Shibori-inspired dyed bedspread with this simple DIY technique from CRAFT!
Recipe: Kale Mango Smoothie
Give yourself boost of healthy—and, more importantly, tasty—greens with this kale mango smoothie recipe!
