Here’s an interesting take on the multitool, it’s called a Harp Tool ($40), because it resembles something of a harp when it’s closed. Tools include slotted- and Phillips-head screwdrivers, punch/awl, saw, corkscrew, file and small/large-head hammer (which doubles as a bottle opener). Stored in a leather carrying case. byrd 8Tool Harp [Thanks, Daniel Carnes!]
You may know Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers for her cool zine or her great craft projects that help you use up all your scrap materials. But did you know she had pet ferrets? Name of Pets: Ferret Beuler and Sloane Peterson Pet Type: Ferrets Favorite activity: Stealing and stashing my spools of thread Favorite […]
Gareth @ MAKE points us to an awesome new resource for soft circuits and other electronic wearables called Open Softwear, produced by folks associated with K3, the Malmö University School of Arts and Communication in Sweden. I’m digging the simple illustrations and easy-to-follow examples. Downlowd the free PDF to get started. More: CRAFT Video: LilyPad […]
Soon to be deployed as part of the Atmospheric Neutral Density Experiment test program, the Pollux satellite carries student-designed payloads built with Arduino – Westfield High School accelerometer payload: This payload uses the Atmega16 microcontroller and measures the voltage of three SCA610 accelerometers made by VTI Technologies. The accelerometers will be used to detect rotation […]
Lee Meredith at Leethal has a knitting pattern to make these cool-looking penta-coasters that you can felt afterwards if you want.
Like tiny pixel synths made real, Beem Music shares pics of these super cute Lego synthstruments inspired by the previous paper versions. More to enjoy in the Flickr photoset.
It looks like the Wii Motion Plus has been hacked so you can read the data via an Arduino. The build only requires about $4 in parts. Now that’s cheap! Check out the website for the schematics, code, and more information. Alright, one great aspect about the Wii Motion Plus is its pass through port […]
