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Some nice photos from NorCal’s 2008 Teslathon.
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Build a 60-pound combat robot at TechShop Menlo Park
Jim writes in with a cool upcoming class @ TechShop… Most makers love to watch combat robots fight to the death on shows like RoboGames, BattleBots, and Robot Wars. The folks at TechShop in Menlo Park, California, are conducting a special 2-day intensive class called “Build A 60-Pound Combat Robot”. The class gives you the […]
LIGHTWAVE 2009 – OPEN CALL
writes in – LIGHTWAVE 2009 – OPEN CALL Calling all techno-artists, playful scientists, renegade engineers, architects, sculptors, lighting designers, fashion designers, guerrilla projectionists and inventors! LIGHTWAVE returns to the Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin following the unprecedented success and international acclaim received in its phenomenal inaugural show. Bigger, better and raising the bar, LIGHTWAVE […]
Mitch Altman @ HacDC
Mitch Altman, microcontroller hacker extraordinare and inventor of wonderful gadgets like the TV-B-Gone will be at HacDC on Sunday, September 7 at 2:00 PM to help show you how to build your own Brain Machine. Mitch will be bringing all the parts, tools and inspiration necessary, all you need to do is show up! The […]
HOW TO – Tetris Brownies
Start your weekend off in a geeky, chocolatey way by making these Tetris Brownies, courtesy of this recipe and tutorial by Fraske Design. Related: • Needlepoint Tetris Fridge Magnets • Tetris Tote Bag • Tetris Quilt
Hanna Nyman Wallpapers
Textile designer Hanna Nyman makes this customizable wallpaper with organic peel-able patterns for making 3D forms emerge from walls in a totally personalized way. This could be great for when you want to change the look of your room periodically to spice it up. Via Cool Hunting.
Seattle’s CRAFT: 08 Release Party Reminder
Don’t forget, Seattle! You’re getting your very own CRAFT: 08 release party this Sunday, so come on over to Stitches in Capitol Hill and get your D.I.Y. on! CRAFT: 08 Release Party Sunday, September 7, 1-4pm hosted by Urban Craft Uprising @ STITCHES 711 East Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 ph: (206)709-0707 www.stitchesseattle.com