Rick Cavallaro and his team at DDWFTTW succeeded in making a wind powered vehicle that travels downwind at a speed faster than the wind itself. The vehicle is at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, having newly accomplished a feat that was considered impossible by many. The vehicle is made from a combination of steel, carbon […]
Sophisticated. Elegant. Open Source. The iNecklace, now available in the Maker Shed, is a gorgeously machined aluminum pendant with a subtle pulsating LED. Made for women who celebrate art, science, engineering and great design.
Rick Cavallaro and his team at DDWFTTW succeeded in making a wind powered vehicle that travels downwind at a speed faster than the wind itself. The vehicle is at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, having newly accomplished a feat that was considered impossible by many. The vehicle is made from a combination of steel, carbon […]
Following an accident that damaged some of his written lab notes, biologist and photographer Colin Purrington undertook to choose his next laboratory writing instrument more scientifically. The test set included 20 pens and 1 pencil. As a brand, the Japanese-made Sakura Gelly Roll pens, like those shown here, stand out for fade- and bleed-resistance under the tested conditions.
I love working with felt because it allows me to applique details without worrying about fraying fabric or unfinished edges. But, especially if I’m working with very small pieces, it can be incredibly difficult to keep things properly aligned as I sew. So, as someone who has ended up with more than her fair share […]
Think Geek points us to this rad ballerina R2D2 costume created by Flickr user Leeloo (J!NX). Who would have thought R2D2 could morph so perfectly into a tutu? Related: Custom Knit R2D2 Sweater R2D2 Bike Helmet R2D2 Quilt Death Star Dress
Win, Linux and Mac downloads available. I’m going to download now and see if the new XML format is in this beta.
