Kinect-Controlled Delta Robot
Malte Ahlers’ delta robot (site is in German) uses a Kinect as a controlling device. [Via Hacked Gadgets]
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How-To: Seam-Ripping Continuity Meter
If you use conductive thread in your projects, then you might want to check out this tutorial for making a seam ripper that also tests the electrical path of conductive thread by instructables member Plusea. This seam-ripper has a continuity meter built in. An LED lights up to indicate when an unwanted electrical connection is […]
Top 10: Knifemaking
Knives are a major “gateway drug” for many a young maker. They were for me, certainly. One of the first things I ever remember being proud of making was a cocobolo replacement handle (mounted with homemade “mosaic” pins) to repair my mother’s favorite paring knife. (Coincidentally, both skills are covered in this round-up.)
How-To: Old School Lanyard Bracelets
Jenni of I Spy DIY spent the hurricane weekend making these rad old school wrapped plastic bracelets. They remind me of summer camp crafts from the 80s, and I love the bright colors. Were you crafting during the hurricane?
Old Apple TV Finds New Life as Nixie Clock
If you’re not sure what to do with your obsolete electronics, take a look at how Daniel Kurth upcycled a first generation Apple TV into a sleek nixie tube clock. You can take a look inside and he’s also offering the CNC shapes for the tube holders and cover plate upon request.
How-To: Felt Apple Coasters
Last spring, Molly at the Purl Bee shared some fun, bright felt citrus coasters that were perfect for welcoming the high temps of the summer. Now she’s back with a fall edition, this time in the form of felt apples. See how to make a set for yourself over on The Purl Bee.
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Highlights from this week’s MAKE Flickr pool roundup include some lovely long-exposure double-pendulum light painting, a beautifully-built and -shot cigar-box guitar, and an awesome WWII-era GE searchlight stabbing into the night sky with its 800,000,000 candela beam. Check ’em out.