Technology

RFID Workshop -Mediamatic

RFID Workshop -Mediamatic

Mediamatic has a RFID workshop running from 14-16th November in Amsterdam. – “RFID & The Internet of Things is a workshop for a maximum of 16 designers and artists who want to learn more about RFID and its possible (cultural) effects and uses. In this workshop you’ll make your own prototype where the virtual and […]

HOW TO – Furby Hijack

HOW TO – Furby Hijack

MAKE group member Leevonk has a great Instructable on franken-modding a Furby… he writes – “I took control of a furby’s body using a PIC16F877 microcomputer. Videos on last step. The furby’s in-built sensors and actuators: light sensor, IR sensor, IR transmitter, tongue touch sensor, belly touch sensor, microphone, speaker. The furby’s main (and only) […]

12 Pikachu circuit bent orchestra

There isn’t a sound sample -yet- but check out these photos of a 12 modded Pikachu circuit bent orchestra! [via] – Link. Related: Kaseo’s Circuit Bending Gallery (JPN) – Link. Circuit bending @ MAKE – Link. From the pages of MAKE: Circuit Bending – Modify a Casio keyboard (or other electronic audio stuff) and start […]

Tricked out sneakers…

Tricked out sneakers…

Here are some pretty tricked out sneakers from Zoltron… [via] – Link. And.. MAKE Flickr photo pool member Arkowi’s homemade Team Zissou shoes – Link. Related shoes: Powered Shoes – Virtual reality input – Link. Shoes made from recycled stuff… – Link. Make Your Own Shoes – Link. Shoes made from grocery bags – Link. […]