Generations Photo Coasters from Old CDs
Anitra of Coffee Pot people shows you how to recycle old CDs and turn them into generations photo coasters. Thanks Diane!
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Monkeylectric LED bike wheel lights
New LED bike wheel lights (as seen @ Maker Faire!)… The Monkeylectric m132s is a revolutionary bike light that keeps you visible – and in style. Its ruggedized design is perfect for daily commuters, urban cyclists, casual evening riders, BMX, festivals – anyone that wants to be visible after dark and not feel like a […]
Guitar Hero standard MIDI controller deluxe
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Dave turned a Wii Guitar Hero controller into a full-on MIDI device – From the time i started playing guitar hero this last Christmas (i know, i’m a little late to the party) I just couldn’t help but think what cool real instrument it would be. I saw the […]
1440 rpms v8 LEGO engine
1440 rpms v8 LEGO engine via Jalopnik. The maker writes – I upgraded the engine to a double cam setup and voila, promptly got 440rpms more. For now i’m running the engine completly unlubed. If i optimize it a bit further i think i can make it to 1600 rpms. I wonder how an inline […]
RepRap returns to AS220 at May 2008 Providence geek dinner
Bruce Wattendorf, who demonstrated his RepStrap at the last DC401 meetup, is bringing it to the May 2008 Providence Geek Dinner. Bruce will be setting up his RepStrap at AS220 just before the Geek Dinner begins (between 4:30 and 5:00). Come early to check it out and get a taste of the future of personal […]
Knitalong Author Larissa Brown in Berkeley, CA on Saturday, May 31
Bay Area Knitters! Larissa Brown, author of the book Knitalong is having a book signing event at Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore (2904 College Ave, Berkeley) on Saturday May 31st at 4pm. Bring your current knitting projects to work on together. Free cloth tote bags will be given away at the signing too!
Amy Karol’s Rice Cooking Method
If you’ve ever struggled with how to cook rice, try the method described by Amy Karol on Angry Chicken–it involves boiling the rice like pasta, then steaming it the rest of the way until it’s perfectly done. Check out her blog for more info and some great cookbook recommendations.