Hello World hackerspace map
Bre Pettis made this “first draft” hackerspace map. Suggestions for additions, anyone?
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Lego Solar Dynamics Observatory kit
One of the great things about being here at Kennedy Space Center for the launch of STS-130 is getting to meet some of the other space enthusiasts who are also here for the launch. The Space Tweep Society has proven to be a great resource for connecting with fellow space geeks (specifically those active on […]
Brickarms molds
These are the molds custom Lego armorer Will Chapman of BrickArms uses to make his gats. BrickArms was recently mentioned in Chris Anderson’s genre-defining Atoms Are The New Bits article in WIRED, cited as an example of an amateur turning his or her hobby into a profession. I wrote Will to find out more about […]
LEGO smartphone gaming rigs
These are fun enclosures for your iPod or other smartphone. I made a simple one for my G1, and now need to find some driving/biking games to try it out on.
This is a great way to test out your rapid prototyping skills. Once you get a decent iteration, then the hunt is on for a more permanent solution.
Lego hexapod bot
YouTube user GusJanss made an awesome Mindstorms walker that uses only 3 NXT servos to move six legs. Nice hack! The Hexapod Walker is a six legged LEGO NXT robot walker. It uses a gait that causes very little slippage at the feet so can walk well with rubber tipped feet all the way around. […]
Shawnimals Yeti Ninja
I’m a big fan of Shawnimals’ quirky and undeniably lovable ninja series of handmade plush creations. Shawnimals now has the Ninja of the Month Club, where you can sign up for an exciting new ninja every month. February’s ninja is Yeti Ninja, my favorite one ever. I’m thinking of asking Yeti Ninja to be my […]
Pac-Man shelves
I dunno why you’d set it up to be NOM-ing your flatscreen TV, but I like the look of this, er, “Puck-Man” shelving unit from Italian firm Ginepro Design. Would be an easy remake, too, especially if you’ve got access to a CNC mill. [via Slippery Brick]
