Anouk Wipprecht Wants You To Build Her Open-Source Robotic Dress
Legendary Hi-Tech Fashion Designer Anouk Wipprecht is back with an open source, 3D-printable system anyone can use to make robotic garments.
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!
This Fashion Accessory Will Clue Your Peers In To Your Cognitive Load
The eyes are the window to the soul. This unique item from Anouk Wipprecht uses eyes to give us a clear view into your cognitive load.
Obsessed with Colorful Orbs
Maker and educator, Debra Ansell is my guest on this episode of Make:cast. She is obsessed with orbs– colorful, LED orbs and she shows us how to build a brightly lit orb in the new issue of Make Magazine. Debra and I talk about the process of developing her orb project. She also talks about […]
A Perfect Circle: An LED “Supergroup” Collaborates on the Lux Lavalier
Mad Season, Cream, Prophets of Rage, the Traveling Wilburys — what do they have in common? Perhaps it’s that you’ve never heard of them, but they are also all supergroups — successful artists teaming up to create something new and exciting. In the world of LEDs, instead of Layne Staley, Tom Morello, and Tom Petty, […]
Pebble Rocks Again: Rebble Hackathon #001
The year is 2015. Pebble have just set another Kickstarter record with their new Time model, which in addition to a color display, features a mysterious new “smartstrap” functionality. An exciting hackathon is announced, called Pebble Rocks Boulder, where 75 lucky hardware hackers will get the chance to preview the new smartstrap API, which allows […]
How To Make Syncronized LED Disney Mouse Ears
These light-up Mickey Ears show neopixel animations and sync with other ear hats for the ultimate Disney group attire! The sync is made possible with the Micro:bit’s internal radio to broadcast different animation modes. We designed animations to match the attractions across the park so we could really get into the theme of each ride. […]
Smell What’s Happening in Virtual Reality With This DIY Device
Make virtual reality more realistic with an automated system of smells!
