This fascinating Gadget Lab post examines the Arduino phenomenon and compares it with more robust (but far less ubiquitous) alternative BeagleBoard, with commentary by Make: Online senior editor Phil Torrone. Be sure to read the comments. Readers: Do you use an Arduino or some other other form of microcontroller — or even a mini PC […]
Future dollars image – Making coin at the U.S. Mint (photos) @ CNET News. Great photos and article(s) by Daniel Terdiman – CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman completed a two-part set of visits to the production facilities for America’s money. First it was the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s next-generation $100 bill production process, in […]
How would you like to run Ubuntu on your Nexus One? Max from NexusOneHacks.net spent this past Independence Day weekend cramming Ubuntu on to his Nexus One and has produced a short how-to explaining the process.
Photography © John Polak Photography, from Around the Corner Crochet Borders © by Edie Eckman, with permission from Storey Publishing Around the Corner Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman is a wonderful crochet resource with 150 crochet edges and trims to help spruce up any craft project. The book starts off by showing you the various […]
I’ve been a huge fan of typemakers House Industries ever since, well since I was a graphic designer, which was a long time ago. I not only love their font families, mainly “atomic age” retro-modern designs, but a lot of the swag and type-inspired products they increasingly design and sell. Case in point are the […]
Make these sweet onion and goat cheese tarts with thyme by Kerry Saretsky of French Revolution Food on Serious Eats. I mean, caramelized onions? Major yum! These little tarts are such a great idea for an easy dinner, just pair it with a salad on the side. Delish! [via Not Martha]
Instructables user Mickiswing shares her technique for creating a fluffy big hooded baby towel, which she suggests makes a great baby shower gift! I like these so much better than most store bought baby towels. They’re cheaper to make, averaging around $10 per towel, and they’re much bigger, thicker and softer. My almost six year […]
