DIY Lumberjack Costume
This adorable DIY lumberjack costume is getting me really excited about Halloween. Are we there yet? Via The Gold Jellybean
Year: 2013
Maker-Built Trebuchet Pitches a Strike at Pirates Game
Last week I wrote about a maker-build trebuchet that was going to toss out the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates game this Sunday. The trebuchet made its debut at the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire this past month. And it pitched a strike! Have a look.
How-To: Lemon Dessert Bowls
It turns out that lemons are just the right size to make a set of charming dessert bowls, as illustrated by this tutorial from The Proper Pinwheel.
Projects With Ryan Slaugh: Custom Proto Shield
There are a lot of different shields out there for Arduino. However, sometimes there arises a need to make your own. Even more plentiful in the world of electronics are integrated circuits that do a lot of nifty things. Some control output, some input, and some are sensors. In this edition of Projects with Ryan Slaugh I show you how to make your own custom proto shield.
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Transplanting an RFID Chip
RFID (radio-frequency identification) systems are all around us. They help us get through toll booths faster. They help stores keep track of inventory. They are even in a lot of toys.
But there is no reason why the RFID chips need to stay in their original housing. In this project, I am going to show you how to transplant a RFID chip into a different housing to make it more convenient or at least more fun use. You can make an RFID reactive wallet, multi-tool, or cell phone case. The only limit is your imagination.
Chronicle Books’ Craft Month, Plus a Giveaway!
One of my favorite crafty publishers, Chronicle Books, recently launched a monthly curation of discounted ebooks, called Chronicle Eye Candy. The theme month of September is made for us — it’s Craft Month! They’re offering nine crafty ebook titles at a deep discount. Also: enter for a chance to win a $200 crafter’s dream library!
Hackathon How-To
College hacking marathons, or hackathons as they’re known to most college students, are something every college student should experience at least once. Hackathons are really awesome ways for you to just get into the zone and just “hack” for about two days straight, more or less. While it wasn’t immediately clear to me what it took to throw together a hackathon, an event and a summer of preparation later, I think I’m getting a better idea.
For those of you who are contemplating or in the process of hosting your own Hackathon at your campus, here are just a couple of concepts I think you should keep in mind.
