Self-Balancing Unicycle
21-year-old MIT computer science and electrical engineering student Stephan Boyer built Bullet, a self-balancing electric unicycle that reaches a top speed of 15 miles per hour and is the envy of his peers.
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21-year-old MIT computer science and electrical engineering student Stephan Boyer built Bullet, a self-balancing electric unicycle that reaches a top speed of 15 miles per hour and is the envy of his peers.
Over on the Shutterstock blog, Byron Hudson and Kathy Cho share some tips and a how-to for creating and adding some 3D-summery font effects to your next design project.
Make a bright and bold statement on your wall with an easy folded paper project by How About Orange.
I adore cute, simple projects, and this bright fishy pool tote from Liz at Say Yes to Hoboken is just my style! Now, I’m sure I’ve got some blank tote bags hidden somewhere in my stash… More: Flashback: Upcycled Beach Bag @Craftzine.com blog Mesh Beach Bag Tutorial @Craftzine.com blog DIY Beach Hair @Craftzine.com blog
Artist Aaron Merrigan used cross-stitching and digital embroidery to make this beautiful tapestry of the BBC Ceefax pages. For the past 38 years BBC Ceefax Pages have provided the nation with a constant stream of accessible, reliable and dedicated news. With the final switch over from analogue to digital television, the iconic service will cease […]
Metallography is a method of materials analysis used to characterize the microscopic structure of a metal sample. Generally, the process involves cutting a sample from some object of interest, polishing its surface to high smoothness, and etching it with a chemical agent to highlight grain boundaries, inclusions, and other microstructural features. The sample is then imaged using one of a number of types of microscopy. The resulting pictures are often strikingly (if incidentally) beautiful. That’s OK by me, personally—incidental beauty is usually my favorite kind.
Turn an old maxi dress into a mini teepee that’s perfect for playrooms or pets with this easy peasy tot teepee tutorial from Sheri at Awesome Sauce and Asshattery! More: How-To: Build a Cardboard Cat Rocket @Craftzine.com blog Princess Playhouse @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO – Make a Cardboard Playhouse @Craftzine.com blog