New quarterly magazine, starting November, about robots! “Robot will make the exciting world of robotics more accessible than ever to established robot hobbyists, entry-level enthusiasts and mainstream consumers who are curious about the latest developments on the new frontiers in robotics,” says Tom Atwood, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief.” [via] Link.
I’m starting to gather interesting tips people have, from how to best clear ice from a frozen car to great websites that make your life easier. Making things is great, but sometimes the little stuff is just as good. If you have a favorite tip (the kind that gets you slaps on the back and free drinks), send to tips AT makezine DOT com….
Make friend Chrissa Banner recently relocated to Somerville, MA where she fell in love with the hip crafts store Magpie. Seems the store stocks some way cute handmade iPod cozies and cases. Featured here are Meomi knitted cozies that come in a variety of colors to give you and your digital goods constant lovin’. Link
Knitpixie.com is a great destination for knitting and crochet, especially the hip free patterns they offer. We like the Cell Hugger, a cozy crochet holder for your cell phone. Get your crochet skills back into shape for Fall with this quick instant gratification project. Link
Our favorite DIY news show, Rocketboom is now playing on MAKE’s virtual land in Second Life. Andrew from Rocketboom set up a video feed so each day the video will change. We also have laser beam movies, Skype payphone video, MAKE on G4 TV and other videos to collaboratively view with other residents – enjoy. Image here and land link.
Our favorite DIY news show, Rocketboom is now playing on MAKE’s virtual land in Second Life. Andrew from Rocketboom set up a video feed so each day the video will change. We also have laser beam movies, Skype payphone video, MAKE on G4 TV and other videos to collaboratively view with other residents – enjoy. Image here and land link.
Make Flickr photo pool member Lepow finished his LCD belt buckle and it turned out great. In the latest set of photos he notes “The belt buckle on display at the Jessica Murray Projects gallery up till November 12, 2005”. See our previous coverage of the project