How-To: Felt Bouquet
Make a pretty decorative felt bouquet with this free downloadable project on Lark Crafts!
Year: 2013
Raspberry Pi: Up and Running
For those of you who haven’t yet played around with Raspberry Pi, this one’s for you. In this how-to video, I walk you through how to get a Raspberry Pi up and running. It’s the first in a series of Raspberry Pi videos that I’m making to accompany Getting Started with Raspberry Pi, a book […]
DIY Felt Gem Necklace
After the holidays, I’m looking forward to a few simple craft projects to get 2013 going.
The Making of Evil Mad Scientist’s Digi-Comp II
In the business of producing kits, like the new Digi-Comp II, it’s all in the details. Evil Mad Scientist leaves nothing out, especially in the two CNC cutting processes; everything from the layouts of the large playfields on the router table to the careful nesting of flip-flops in the laser are given extreme attention, to minimize machine downtime and human intervention. Their most recent blog post is a comprehensive walkthrough of the manufacturing process, from sheets of plywood to the boxed product.
Mindstorms Robotic Hand
Lego builder Barman makes an amazing stab at creating a fully functional Lego hand. My favorite detail is the motor that makes the fingers spread apart, which is a humanlike feature that most robot builders neglect. The hand holds 4 NXT motors to control the fingers and thumb. The 4 fingers are controlled by the […]
How-To: Add a Sparkly Collar to a Plain Sweater
Pretty up a tired piece of cool weather wear with this tutorial for adding a sparkly collar to a plain sweater!
Made on Earth: Fluid Suspensions
Sculpting liquid into exquisite, ephemeral sculptures and capturing them on camera requires a creative eye, mechanical know-how, precision, and most importantly, an abundance of patience.
