MOSS: A Simple Magnetic Robotics Kit
MOSS: The Dynamic Robot Construction Kit is a modular robotics kit with magnetic connectors, enabling you to literally snap together a robot in seconds and control it with your smartphone.
Month: November 2013
Knitting Basics: Long Lovely Mittens
When it comes to keeping cozy, you can’t go wrong with cool weather basics. Knit up a pair of long, lovely mittens!
Deep Sea Fishing from the Comfort of Your Living Room
I would like to share a fun way to bond and fish with family while staying warm and cosy in the living room. Plus, no water or worms are necessary to catch these unique fish. With inexpensive and simple materials such as scrap cardboard, duct tape, spray paint and dollar store magnet sheets, Velcro and toy fishing rods, a portable ‘deep sea’ fishing game can be made with ease.
Arduino-Controlled Robot Makes Drumbeats With Forks
Vito Caiata got his Arduino to talk to his computer sound card via MIDI, then connected a pull-type solenoid to bang on an improvised drum.
Maker Faire Tokyo in Pictures
By all accounts Maker Faire Tokyo was a big success. Ian Lesnet of Dangerous Prototypes was there. Ian and crew took some great photos of the fair. Have a look at the sights of Maker Faire, Japanese style.
DIY Super-Classy Wax Seal
Bring the class level up a notch in your correspondence by making your own wax seal.
How-To: Swants
Having trouble keeping your bottom half as toasty as your top half? Then look no further than this clever tutorial from Stephen West for making pants from sweaters aka “swants.”