Making Tiny Cannons That Actually Work
Imjur user designs a scaled down fully functional Dahlgren cannon.
The cannon fires steel ball bearings using 100-grains of black powder.
Month: November 2014
The Elephant & Castle Roundup
That’s a wrap for the Elephant & Castle Mini Maker Faire, which was bigger and better than ever
Illumaphone: Looks Like Cups, Sounds Like Music
One Princeton graduate and software engineer recently developed a new instrument based on light and spatial movement. She calls it the Illumaphone.
How-To: Felt Camera Phone Case
Carry your phone–or other on-the-go necessities–in super-cute DIY style with this felt camera phone case tutorial!
Ultimate 3D Printing Guide Video: Is There A Manual?
John Abella, one of our testers, shares his observations at the big review. He’s built dozens of 3d printers between workshops, Maker Faires, and personal projects. In this video John discusses the documentation that we’re starting to see with 3D printers. Many manufacturers are sharing detailed documents that are high quality and helpful. As John […]
Toddlers Can Play Their Favorite Music With Song Blocks Sonos system
Song Blocks was designed using a series of NFC tags, controller board and a Raspberry Pi B+ to engage music from a Sonos wireless hi-fi system.
Users beware as kids love to play the same song repeatedly, which can lead to early hair loss and nervous conditions.
Hand Embroidered Maps of London Neighborhoods
If you’re having trouble finding your way around London, then maybe one of these hand embroidered maps of London neighborhoods by Alex of StitchCity will help you out!
