There are many different ways to build tilt switches, both in the factory and in the garage, but I like this idea from Instructables user fjordcarver to use unpainted metal craft beads (like those leftmost, above) like liquid mercury in a traditional mercury switch. His tutorial shows how to assemble two such vials to give an SPDT changeover tilt-switch.
Remember our post about shoe whiz John Fluevog calling on crafters to help fill his craft-spewing vending machine? Well one of our crafty readers, Jessee Maloney from Maryland, sent in samples of her work and was offered a slot (congrats Jessee!). If you happen to stop in a John Fluevog shop and see their vending […]
After casting lots for Secret Santa, I drew Makezine.com Editor-in-Chief Gareth Branwyn. Now, those that know Gareth know that he’s a geek’s geek. So, what to give the geek that out geeks the geeks?
If you’re committed to making your own gifts this holiday season, or supporting other artists who do, make sure to sign the Handmade Gift Pledge over at the Handmade Gift Guide.
Inspired in part by the Plantraco Nanoblimp, Instructables user masynmachien built this impressive 3-axis ultralight R/C blimp gondola. With an 11″ latex balloon filled with helium, it will carry its own weight of about 10g; with a 14″ balloon, he reports, “it has a payload capacity for a miniature camera.”
The Magnatron Tape Echo by FOLKTEK appears to be a pair of gutted floppy discs that are played using a tape head based stylus. The retro noise it produces is tempered by an internal set of effects. From FOLKTEK:
By Haley Pierson-Cox There are many ways to DIY your holiday celebration this year, but handmade stockings are one of my absolute favorites. When I see the time and care put into every single detail and stitch on a handmade stocking – no matter how old and worn it is – I just can’t help […]
