People always ask me, “What’s a Netduino and how do I use one?” The Netduino is an open source microcontroller similar to an Arduino, except it is programmed using the common Visual C# .NET programming language developed by Microsoft. Learning to use one is simple with our latest Getting Started with Netduino kit!
Check out this lovely Solar Stella cigar box amp built by John Wilson of Minneapolis, MN. My original plan for this amp was to make a rather rugged poly-coated wood enclosure that could stand up to being left outside in a light rain. On the other hand, I also wanted to finish my amp by […]
When high school chemistry teacher Scott Byrum noticed that the acoustic tiles in his newly-renovated lab were square, he saw a golden opportunity. Or, if you like, a palladium one.
Sarah Bahr made this great tutorial about how she upcycled a couple pairs of jeans to make costumes for Minnesota-based rock band ‘Glitter Gun.’ More: Drop Cloth Suit @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Turn Straight Jeans into Skinnies @Craftzine.com blog Denim Do-it-All Bins @Craftzine.com blog
I love how Kat of Just Crafty Enough transformed a pair of plain tennis shoes in to something so bright and cheery using only fabric markers. More: Converse And Marimekko @Craftzine.com blog Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag @Craftzine.com blog DIY Missoni Chevron Shoes @Craftzine.com blog
Why use a simple knock on the door when you can wire up a laser to tell you a bathroom is occupied? Gone are those awkward moments when taking care of business is unceremoniously interrupted. Thanks to the folks at Intuity, checking to see if somebody is in the WC is as easy as checking for the red dot of a laser or a real-time HTML5 app on your smartphone.
These sweet little clay pots are perfect for small plants like succulents or herbs. Liz of Say Yes to Hoboken shares her how-to and templates for making a set of your own. I think they’d be delightful all lined up on a sunny window sill. [via @CutOutCollect] More: How-To: Clay Petal Vase @Craftzine.com blog How-To: […]
