Month: August 2014

It turns out that adding some hand-painted details to a slouchy backpack is a great way to make it look surprisingly like a creature from a sci-fi movie.

Chuck Stephens is an artist, musician, hardware hacker and small boat builder who specializes in the use of recycled, repurposed and salvaged materials. Exhibiting at Maker Faire Orlando as Nepchune’s Noise Circus, Chuck says noise circuits provided his Eureka! moment in electronics.

The Pivena is an open-source laser-cut wooden case with 3D printed plastic stand-offs and corner tie-ins.

It was inspired by the Novena open-hardware laptop from Sutajio Kosagi.

Artist uses a MaKey MaKey kit to design a touchscreen Monome (computer interface device) musical instrument.

The design features cardboard latticework with individual LEDs and copper overlays that generate music when touched.

Want to impress everyone at your Labor Day party this weekend? Check out this adorable edible centerpiece project!