Pocket spectrum analyzer from $16 toy
Check out this repurposed IM-Me instant messaging toy turned pocket spectrum analyzer from embedded hacker Michael Ossmann. What’s more, he’s included source.
Month: December 2010
Arvind Gupta’s toys from trash
We’ve mentioned Indian maker Arvind Gupta’s clever and charming work before, in both the magazine and here online. If you haven’t seen his videos and website, you’re in for a treat. In this time of giant big-box store plastic monster toys that kids will likely play with for the entire duration of Christmas day and […]
Element14 holiday tool giveaway!
Our friends at element14, who sponsored today’s Electronics Tools Gift Guide, have offered an awesome giveaway to MAKE readers. It’s an SPC Technology 4004 Soldering Station, with digital read-out. It retails for 153.51, but it’s going to one lucky MAKE reader. To be eligible, just tell us in the comments below what sorts of electronics […]
Happy Christmas, everyone!
Merry Christmas from all of your pals at Maker Media. We enjoyed collaborating with you all in 2010 and look forward to even bigger and better things in 2011. In the meantime, please enjoy this Max and Dave Fleischer Depression-era cartoon that so beautifully captures the spirit of a DIY Christmas. [Thanks, Laurie Stepp!] Have […]
Stunning compilation of high-speed shuttle launch footage
Matt Melis and Kevin Burke of Cleveland’s NASA Glenn Research Center narrate this remarkable 45-minute video highlights compilation of some 30 high-speed clips recorded by the 125 cameras–most of them film-based—that documented each space shuttle launch. Most of this footage was recorded for engineering purposes and, as part of an ongoing effort to commemorate the shuttle program, is now being re-cut for public appreciation. Space, engineering, and photography enthusiasts will completely geek out over this video, and anyone with a pair of eyes is certain to at least enjoy it. If you can, you should watch the whole thing. If you don’t have time, you should at least scan forward to 21:00 to watch the super-slow-motion close-range shot, taken from the support structure, of the entire vehicle as it passes by. Also, I’d personally recommend the wide-angle footage at 31:10 for absolute aesthetic beauty, as well as the booster plumes passing in front of the sun at 34:50. [Thanks, Rachel!]
Coconut Mochi Snowmen Recipe
I’m a huge fan of the Japanese treat, mochi and love this cute recipe to make your own coconut mochi snowmen by Jeromina of paperplateandplane. This would be an adorable holiday dessert!
Surfer-Jeweler Jill Platner (video)
Cool Hunting recently profiled NYC jeweler Jill Platner: As longtime fans of Jill Platner‘s nature-inspired jewelry, we waited a few years to find the right moment for documenting the artisan’s creative process and studio. This video catches up with Jill at her Crosby Street space as she works on her current collection to learn more […]