Piccolo is a pocket-sized stand-alone CNC platform. For less than $70, you can assemble your personal Arduino-compatible kit for tinkering, developing and deploying basic 3D output. Be it plotting quick graffiti, printing a one-off business card on the fly, or multiple Piccolos working together to create a large mural, this kit provides a platform for […]
I love the look of chevron, so I absolutely adore this chevron throw from Michelle at The Gilded Hare. Head on over to her site to see the full tutorial! More: DIY Missoni Chevron Shoes @Craftzine.com blog Chevron Cookies @Craftzine.com blog Contact Paper Chevron Wall @Craftzine.com blog
Using a pulse sensor (now available in the Maker Shed) to translate into a drum beat is certainly possible. The pulse sensor can be plugged into the Arduino and then translated as MIDI data through the Arduino’s serial port. Check out this Arduino Playground page to learn more details. You can also take a look at this tutorial to familiarize yourself with the process. Once you’ve done this, the serial data can be used as an input for lots of different audio programs that accept MIDI.
Getting the next generation of crafters started early is important work, but it can also try your patience. The gift of teaching kids how to knit or crochet, though, is hugely rewarding. Check out these tips from our friends at Lion Brand Yarn, and make the most of your efforts to bring kiddos over to […]
I’ve admired the work of UK AFoL Peter Reid, aka Flickr user Legoloverman, for a long time. His turtle model, shown to right, is one of my favorite fan-designed Lego models, ever. It doesn’t use a lot of elements, but they’re very carefully thought out. And now he’s gone and arranged them like pieces of […]
Want to give a new lease on life to a ring that’s seen better days? Grab a bottle of nail polish and check out this ring refashion tutorial from Brittni at papernstitch! More: How-To: Faux Enamel Flower Brooch @Craftzine.com blog Cross-Stitch Manicure @Craftzine.com blog
Do you want to incorporate bio-feedback into your next project? The Pulse Sensor, available in the Maker Shed, measures subtle changes in light from expansion of the capillary blood vessels to sense your heartbeat.
