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Solar Ping Pong Dot Matrix Display

Solar Ping Pong Dot Matrix Display

Michael Zoellner of Erlangen, Germany, created this display out of solar-powered lights with ping-pong-ball diffusers. The pixels of the 5×3 dot matrix type are arranged in two layers on a grid. Thus they are only readable from a position in front of them. Viewed from other position looks like random arranged light dots of a […]

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Laser Cutting Glow-in-the-dark Plastic

Laser Cutting Glow-in-the-dark Plastic

A few years back, before I worked for MAKE, I had some business cards laser cut and blogged about it. Every so often, somebody runs across them and e-mails asking for helping making their own. I always refer them to Angus Hines, who’s a good friend, a Maker Faire regular, and the best (and least expensive) CNC contractor I know. Recently, Angus was hired by Frank Anselmo Eco to laser-cut some business cards from glow-in-the-dark sheet plastic, which is a pretty cool idea, IMHO. But the reason it’s on MAKE is the sweet lights-out video Angus shot of the laser-cutting action; check out how the phosphorescent plastic continues to glow for several seconds behind each cut. [Thanks, Angus!]

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Natural Speaker

Designers Jung & Joon made these “natural speakers,” which are molded from a 3D print. The resonant tone of the cast clay plays a role in the sound of the speakers, plus they look fabulous. Don’t miss the making-of video! [via Core77]

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