Mythbusters as crocheted toys
I found these little guys in the CRAFT Flickr pool: Jamie and Adam from Mythbusters, recreated as crochet toys. All of us here are fans, and I think the resemblance is pretty great.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Wii sensor inside an old remote
Stacy and her Dad decided that the Wii sensor bar was a bit too visible for their liking. So what do you do? Stuff it in an old remote, of course! Dad and I were trying to build a Wireless Sensor Bar and managed to do one that is all wires and batteries. Then He […]
Austin Event: Mario Kart 64 Tournament!
Tomorrow night, you can get your classic game on at Game Over Videogames’ last event of Classic Game Fest ’08. And, there’s an outdoor screening of The King of Kong, a great if somewhat sad story of the ridiculous rivalry induced by Donkey Kong addiction. Here’s the full info: Sign ups are at 8:00pm, but […]
New York’s Pedicab Wars
Image courtesy Trixi As I wrestle to get my home-built pedicab legal for passengers in my fair metropolis of Austin, Texas (more on that in a later post), this article reminds me that I could have it significantly worse. My favorite part: Council Speaker Christine Quinn makes a face. “No way. I would never get […]
“My Speed” bike vest
Here’s a light-up bike vest that lets people behind you know how fast you’re going. It uses electro-luminescent wire in the shape of the numbers to give a nixie-tube-esque appearance. Via Ladyada. More: LED turn signal bike jacket tutorial
Kaleidoscope your photos
Here’s a fun online toy I found through Deep Fun– you paste in the url from an online image you like, and the software converts it into a kaleidoscope image – you can change the kaleidoscope image by clicking and dragging with your mouse. (that’s my cat, Jamie)
Tall Bike Extravaganza
When there’s one quality how-to on something you’re interested in, you may or may not build it. But, when you hit around half a dozen well-documented builds, it gets a lot harder to put the project off. (Image from Rat Patrol) Such is the case with me and tall bikes: Building a better tall bike. […]
