I first stumbled on Pam Kueber’s blog, Retro Renovation, a couple of years ago as we were renovating our 1961 atomic ranch home. Retro Renovation is a Mecca for anyone who appreciates celebrating mid-century style through home decor, and Pam is a guru for all things vintage. I was really excited to see how she […]
What better way to show off your love for Star Wars and bicycling than to build a fully articulated AT-AT walker tandem bike costume? Constructed for, and appearing in, the Star Wars vs. Star Trek Pedalpalooza 2012 event in Portland last week, the conjoined intergalactic ensemble defied rationality by lumbering along at a brisk pace throughout the run.
Photo by Angus Hines on Facebook I had a great time working the MAKE booth at Mini Maker Faire North Carolina, and really enjoyed meeting the folks who stopped by to chat. I was parked right next to High Voltage at Home, who kept the sparks flying:
I can imagine all sorts of uses for Phil Tucker’s motion-detect sprinkler home defense system. Testing a motion activate sprinkler. A TRENDnet IP camera triggers a GPIO output read by an Arduino which then triggers a relay/solenoid valve to turn on a sprinkler. IP camera already records video and sends email alerts.
I love this post from DPS about transferring digital prints to wood. The technique seems simple, and list of supplies isn’t beyond what most people have in their garage or crafting space. To complete the transfer, all you need is: Laser printed photo Wood cut to the same size as photo Gel Medium (must be […]
The Call for Makers for the 3rd Annual World Maker Faire in NYC is now open! Enter your project to take part in the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.
Attention Arrested Development fans! Be amazed at this wonderful plush version of Tobias Funke in his never-nude, Blue Man Group arsenal. Created by Michelle Coffee of Deadly Sweet, the piece was part of an art show opening earlier this spring. Via Dooby Brain and The ManMade Stash
