Kinect + Cinder = cool self-portraits
I really like the work Robert Hodgin is doing with a Kinect and Cinder to map a texture onto the Kinect’s sensor output. Check out his Kinect pix on Flickr. (Click pix for big.)
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Bicycle chain ring tables
Found in the MAKE Flickr pool: I love these tables made from repurposed bike parts, built by Flickr user Del Cruiser.
Parrot AR.Drone quadcopter teardown
The iFixit crew recently disassembled a fully functional Parrot AR.Drone to see what makes it tick. From the teardown you may notice that the hardware seems pretty accessible. The gear’s just begging for a mod.
All-Star Pattern Seeker Trading Cards
The other day, I bumped into these interesting (but sold out) “trading cards” from mysterious and delightful Imaginary Foundation. I immediately did a web search and found a remaining set ($18) at an e-tailer (they only had one deck left). They came today, and they’re really nice. It’s a shame they aren’t selling them anymore. […]
Bowl From Melted Toy Soldiers
Sean @ Make: Online writes: Dominic Wilcox wants £159 for his 2002 piece War Bowl, which may make some amount of sense since Wilcox is a fairly well-established “name” artist, and the piece itself has been exhibited in various fancy places. Still, you can make your own version by partially melting a bunch of army […]
Lego syringe
Our own Sean Ragan whipped up this entirely-Lego syringe— what a frightful delight! Parts list, instructions, and a kit are available if you want to make your own.
Bowl made from melted little green army men
Dominic Wilcox wants £159 for his 2002 piece War Bowl, which may make some amount of sense since Wilcox is a fairly well-established “name” artist, and the piece itself has been exhibited in various fancy places. Still, you can make your own version by partially melting a bunch of army men in a glass or metal bowl in the oven, and it’ll cost you just a buck or two. [via Gizmodo]