The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Things About… series is a great way to get to know members of the CRAFT community. And just because you are reading these words, YOU are a member of our community. As crafters, we love crafting objects, but as community members, we love the personalities behind those objects. Here’s […]
The Digi Comp II is a replica of a binary mechanical computer that can perform basic mathematical functions. As shown by Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, it uses billiard balls as its counters and performs calculations in real time as the balls make their transit down a ramp with specially places guides and levers.
Arvind Guptaโs playful educational mission.
A few years ago, my parents brought this cool fabric covered button bracelet to me from a trip they took to Spain. I love it and thought I might try to find a way to replicate it, but the intricate wire weaving and three rows of buttons has proven a bit daunting. Destri of The […]
How a kidsโ bike inspired the creation of a cool new guitar kit.
These famous cereal premiums were tiny โ but packed with mighty scientific principles!
Paul K. Guillow’s model airplanes have been buzzing over parks since 1926.
