This is a handy little maker-friendly list of construction tips from Eric – “Everybody has their own way of doing things. Here are a few of my favorite construction methods. Choosing Solder, Using Altoids Tins, Manhattan-Style Islands, Manhattan-Style with IC’s, PCB Enclosures, Kynar Wirewrap Wire.” Link.
Drew writes in with some great mp3s from the cigar box guitar in MAKE volume 04 – “Anchorbutt contributor and blues dilettante, Ryan Leaf, took a respite from his usual duties with the Andy Johnson Explosion to build a cigar box guitar and regale us with a couple of tracks.” Link.
Intel researcher Eric Paulos makes things that give their owners a new way of understanding their daily lives.
Bots, how-tos, and virtual worlds all on the MAKE: Blog. Take a tour of what’s new with Associate Editor Philip Torrone.
Emulation software gives you free, zero-footprint, vintage computers.
Get an infrared remote to turn your room lights on and off.
