Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant
Our favorite mathemagician, Vi Hart, jams on Fibonacci.
Month: December 2011
Teleporting Yourself to Dinner
Maybe we finally DO live in the future. I had to call my mother-in-law a few days ago to deliver the bad news that we wouldn’t be able to make it up to New York/New Jersey for our annual post-Christmas dinner. “Hey, maybe you could send 3D print-outs of your heads,” she responded
Building the MakerGear Mosaic 3D Printer – Part VI: The Heated Build Platform
This is the second-to-last installment of my ongoing series on building the MakerGear Mosaic 3D printer. This part covers assembly of the heated build platform, including installation and adjustment of the leveling plate, mounting the heating element and build surface, and making the associated electrical connections.
Giant Oil Drum Music Box
Artist Adel Abdessemed’s Music Box was featured in his 2009 Rio exhibition at New York’s David Zwimer gallery. You can see it moving, and hear it playing in the background, of the embedded video interview with Abdessemed.
8 Design Projects Done in Less Than a Minute Each
Admittedly, each of these projects likely takes more than a minute to complete, but probably not much more. This video from LOTA-DESIGN features eight super simple, but beautifully elegant, design projects like paper lamps and wall hooks out of plastic bottles. It’s a great inspiration for making simple and beautiful things around your home. Thanks […]
News From The Future – Flying Robot Insects
A tiny robot insect has given support to the idea that the first flying creatures were tree-dwellers.
Printable Bows
I was JUST trying to figure out how to rock amazing bows atop all of my presents. Amazing bows that can withstand two car trips in between being wrapped and being given. These printable bows from Creature Comforts are exactly what I was looking for. A great last minute way to make your presents more […]