New Swap-Bot Widget
Hurrah! Swap-Bot has not only a new blog but they’ve also created a new Mac widget so you can keep track of upcoming swaps. Don’t forget, you can also create your own swaps via their site. Link.
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The Leaf Project – open source AI robot
Alan writes – “The Leaf is an interesting artificial intelligence and vision robotic system. It is open source, software and construction details are available on the Leaf Project Web site.” – [via] – The Leaf project – Link.
Makers in metro
If you’re in NY pick up Metro and check out Makers! – Link. Related: Makers introduces you to a brigade of citizen engineers making their own cameras, clocks, airplanes, submarines, musical instruments, weapons, medical equipment, energy- saving devices, robots, and houses. They create their own tools to explore the outer atmosphere, the deep sea, and […]
Ryan Brooks’s 6502 Nixie clock
Ryan writes – “So, I wanted a Nixie clock and I really wanted to design the hardware and program it myself. Most of the kits out there are based around a PIC or some other new, easy to use microcontroller. I thought it would be much more interesting to make a clock powered by an […]
KnitPro Needlecraft Art Show
The winners have been announced for the recent KnitPro Needlecraft Art Show! Thanks to Cat for inviting me to be a judge. KnitPro, as you know, is a great online software app that turns your ordinary designs and digital photos into a useful pattern grid for any needlecraft project such as knitting or needlepoint. All […]
The $5 PVC shaving stand
VPutz writes – “Corral your shaving paraphernalia and keep your brush and razor dry with this manliest–and cheapest–of shaving stands.” – Link. Related: Tons of PVC projects – Link.
Homemade Nerf weapons – Boltsniper
Matt writes – “This guy makes nerf guns. Spring powered, gas powered, you name it. These have to be seen to be believed.” – Link gallery and how-tos. Related: HOW TO – Make a fast action NERF rifle… – Link. Mod your Nerf! – Link.