LED resistor symbol lab coat build
Garrett Mace of macetech uploaded these shots of an LED-bedazzled lab coat he’s put together in preparation for World Maker Faire NY to the MAKE Flickr pool:
Wearables
The world of wearables is becoming an increasingly popular way for makers to express their creativity. From custom watches and connected jewelry to full-body suits that allow you to interact with your environment, the possibilities are endless. Learning about wearable electronics can be a bit daunting for those who are just starting out – but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re looking for guidance on where to get started with Arduino programming or inspiration from some of the projects out there, this blog category has got you covered. Here we will provide tutorials and resources on creating interactive wearables as well as a look at the work of some inspiring makers that should give you the motivation to dive right in!
Wii-controller Nikes
Nick Marsh’s Nike Air Max sneaks have been tricked out with Wii accelerometers Balance Board load cells that connect to a belt pack. Computers are becoming an ever increasing part of modern life and gaming is a large part of this, being used to relax, socialise and more recently, exercise. Gaming platforms such as the […]
Sandcast aluminum ray gun, with bonus pour vid
Craig Bush saw our recent post about Ryan Palser’s Fallout 3 replica weapons and thought we might be interested in this photoset of his home-poured aluminum Call of Duty ray gun replica. He was right. As much as the prop itself, I really dig his video of the pour, embedded above. If you’re interested in sandcasting aluminum at home, there’s a lot to learn, in the 120-odd seconds of this video, about how to do it right.
Build a GML tag recorder, win 1200 euros
Evan Roth wants a Graffiti Markup Language tag recorder badly enough to pay 1200 euros for one. GML Field Recorder Challenge An easily reproducible DIY device that can unobtrusively record graffiti motion data during a graffiti writer’s normal practice in the city. Project Description and Design Requirements: The GML Field Recorder Challenge is a DIY […]
Meticulously machined lightsaber replica…
…with equally meticulous build notes, by Bradley W. Lewis, who, among other bits of impressive handiwork, turned, milled, bored, and blued his own custom metal fittings for the handle. Shown also is the interesting “LED ladder” he soldered to illuminate the blade. [via Hack a Day]
More computer cord fashion!
Upon seeing the computer wire dress we posted earlier this week, Tamara Adlin wrote in to share her own recycled creation, made for the Haute Trash show in Seattle. More: Recycled computer wire dress
Recycled computer wire dress
Rachel @ CRAFT writes: Last week was Austin Fashion Week, and there were some truly amazing garments and accessories featured all over town. One of my favorites was this fantastic dress from local designer, Tina Sparkles, called Systems Supernova. Tina created the dress for the Keep Austin Beautiful Recycled Fashion Show. Top image by Andrew […]
