Resistor reference card
Here’s a neat little reference card for figuring out resistors on the go. Download, print, and paper fastener together. More: Wallet-size LED resistance calculator!
Month: August 2009
Collin’s Lab: DIY Cymatics
The simple process of vibrating a dish of liquid can make for some pretty interesting results – mixing in a bit of cornstarch can be downright freaky.
additional infos here:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/08/collins_lab_notes_diy_cymatics.html
audio, video, music & blobs by Collin Cunningham
Collin’s Lab: Exploratory IC torching
Using a propane torch (+ a bit of force) in order to get a closer look at the precious chip within an IC’s package.
Sandcastle QR code
Sand castle QR code, via BBG. I love summer!
New York City Sand Table project
Bill Gurstelle is a Contributing Editor for MAKE magazine. His most recent book is entitled Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously. You can follow Bill on his danger-quest at twitter.com/wmgurst. He is a guest Make: Online author for the month of August. Earlier this year, Michael Dubno invited me […]
How-To: Ruffle Necklace
Just like our recent fabric scraps necklace and Jennifer Perkins’ Crazy Quilt Ping Pong Ball necklace, I’m loving this new trend of wearing your scraps around your neck. This ruffle necklace by Jessica of Happy Together is both simple to make and stylish! [ via Whip Up ]
Family Paella
Paella is a great Spanish dish to make for parties or family dinners, as it feeds a large number of people. Here’s a paella recipe by Instructables user oscarthompson.