LEGO Vending machine
Here’s a fully functional LEGO vending machine, it can detect different types of coins and dispenses 3 kinds of treat, source code included – [via] – Link.
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Bloc-Tronic electronics toy
Jon writes – “This is an electronics kit I had as a kid. Inside each interlocking translucent block is an electronic component, ranging from a resistor to a basic amplifier. This is seth came with 54 assorted blocks, test leads, battery case, meters, microphone and more. The manual contains 160 combinations for these blocks ranging […]
State of the DS homebrew
Mitch over at 4 color rebellion has a good Nintendo DS homebew round up – “It’s been a long time running, and finally, the DS’s homebrew has matured into a beautiful, flourishing technical scene – instead of the fringe experimental field it was back with the gigantic home-made passthru devices. Thanks to the hard work […]
DIY mosquito trap
DIY:Happy has a homemade mosquito trap from China with translated instructions, it’s made from a 2 liter coke bottle, sugar and yeast – [Instructions] – photos Previous: DIY Yellow jacket trap – Link.
Laser scissors
Nat sent this around, and I think we’re going to review them, laser scissors – if it’s at all a good idea, mounting a cheap laser point on normal scissors might be handy. But for the most part, it was important to have a post up called laser scissors. Link.
Hacking your Prius
CNET News.com has a round of some of the Prius hacking going on at the moment, if there’s more or you have other resources, post them on up in the comments! – Link. Pictured here, modded / extended range Prius from Maker Faire.
DIY Coincase
MAKE Flickr photo pool member s_h_i_r_o_u_t_o has plans and a set of build photos for making your own leather coin case – Link.