OK Go LED jackets
One of my favorite makers, Waldemeyer, made an AMAZING set of LED jackets for the band OK Go – Link & gallery to more of his stuff.
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!
OLED watch takes a lickin’
The TIWE is an OLED watch where the white dots on its surface run around randomly until you hit the watch’s surface. Once hit, the dots reorganize themselves to display the current time. Interesting concept except for the fact that the wristwatch is probably one of the most jostled pieces of electronics you own, thus […]
Solar-powered bike helmet
A solar powered, trickle-charged, weatherproof, safety bike helmet with changeable parts. The Green Helmet (Solar powered, safety lit, weatherproof bike helmet.) – Link
DIY Light up hat
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Yang02 made a cool hat, I’m not exactly sure what it does but it appears to light up when it gets dark, it might also blink – Link.
Build a gas mask from your old PC
We know that you were planning on buying an expensive gas mask to foil the next bio-terror plot, but who’s got the cash? Now for a whopping $0 of materials including an empty CD-ROM case and a plastic bag, you can make your own mask just like the pros use. Remember, evil could be everywhere […]
“Digg me’ T-Shirt using the Digg button kit
Hah! This is awesome, it’s a shirt you can “Digg” based on the open source Digg button kit – [via] Link.
See through window raincoat
Stylish and functional (might be fun to make a laptop version) Popular Science 1936 – To facilitate taking notes in the rain, a German newspaper reporter has equipped his raincoat with a window of transparent material. By holding his pencil and notebook in front of him, directly under the improvised window, he is able to […]
