$9 MP3 Player
This tiny 58 x 60 x 13mm 30g MP3 player uses SD and runs off a AAA battery, for $9 USD it’s likely a good device to hack up and make a MP3 playing jacket or some type of sound storage for a sensor / trigger. [via] – Link.
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Renuzit trumpet mute
Bill sent in this DIY trumpet muting device made from an air freshener, he writes – “I recently found out that Yamaha makes a “silent brass system” with a mute that nearly silences your brass instrument, and a microphone/amp/headphone circuit so you can hear yourself play. Wow, I thought, until I saw what people were […]
Cybersonica showcases futuristic DIY sound art
Peter writes – “London’s Cybersonica sound art show is a Maker’s paradise: 3D etch-a-sketch machines that make music, motion-tracked performers as shadow puppet monsters, open-source 3D engines for sculpting sound, elaborate contraptions for recording sound onto tape, floating disco “satellites”, and lots of other goodies have invaded this London record store. Create Digital Music will […]
HOW TO – Make photo blocks
Amit sent in this video tutorial on making your own photo blocks, you’ll need – “One Photograph printed at 4×6 or larger. Something to measure and cut your photo with. Four 2″x3″ Linoleum Blocks (More if you’re using a larger photograph). Acid-free Rubber Cement. And, for extra credit, One Foam Brush and painter’s Gel Medium […]
Jackhammer headphones
Chris writes – “My friend Ben from the UK was asking about new headphones and I suggested making a pair of Jackhammer Headphones (as found on Instructables). He found a pair of ear protectors and used a pair of Sony headphones to create his new cans. Here’s his result!” – Link.
Make a night-vision webcam
Leevonk writes – “Here’s how to change your webcam so it can see in the dark. The CCDs of all digital cameras are responsive to infrared light (IR) as well as visible light. However, most webcams come with a filter installed to block out IR light. This makes the image less washed out but it […]
Canada’s SweaterLodge Exhibtion in Venice this Fall
Arwen pointed us to this intriguing story about Canada’s official entry for the architecture portion of this fall’s Venice Bienale Event. SweaterLodge, created by design firm Pechet and Robb, will become a massive pavilion designed as giant orange polar fleece. The polar fleece fabric itself is made from recycled plastic drink containers. From the site, […]