Emergency Lighting System
I am going to show you how to build a DIY emergency lighting system that will automatically turn on when the power goes out
Super-Sweet Fashion: DIY Felt Donut Collar
Stand-alone collars are a great way to add some extra fun to any outfit, and this DIY felt donut collar just about takes the cake! Quirky and cute, this sweet little accessory is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you wear it. (And the seed bead sprinkles are such a nice […]
Bots Enjoy Night Out at Robot Nightlife Event
Humans and robots alike came out in droves to celebrate the robot-themed installment of the California Academy of Sciences’ weekly Nightlife event. In addition to the Academy’s regular aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest exhibits, attendees enjoyed the chance to interact with a variety of robots. Game of Drones had a large presence at the event, using […]
4 Taxidermy Drones: Yes, That’s a Thing
At some point someone got the idea to put a taxidermied animal on a remote control (RC) body. Here’s a few examples of this type of animal-machine hybrid. I’m not sure I would want my pet immortalized like this, but to each his own I suppose… Beloved Cat Turned into a Flying Machine A former cat, […]
littleBits Releases MIDI and USB I/O Modules, Connects Analog and Digital Instruments
LittleBits, purveyors of the simple-to-use electronic components with magnetic connectors, is releasing some brand new bits to expand its music capabilities: a MIDI module, a USB I/O module, and a CV module. Musical makers now have the ability to connect their littleBits Synth Kit to any musical equipment they want! In collaboration with KORG, littleBits launched […]
Spring Knits: Traveling Cable Hand Warmers
Knit up some beautiful mitts that are ideal for combating those early spring chills with this traveling cable hand warmers project! Cables are kind of magical, especially in small-scale projects. They can make just about any yarn—no matter how plain—look absolutely stunning, and they can easily transform even the most unassuming pair of fingerless gloves […]
How to Make a Safe Watering Hole for Bees
It’s spring and that means it’s time for nature’s critical pollinators to get busy. As you undoubtedly know, bee populations are in trouble and can use any kind of help they can get. Bees work hard this time of year and need available sources of water to rehydrate. They get this water from places like […]