This is part 1 of an ~8-part series I’m doing on bike-powered devices. If you’ve got a link to another device that should be included or a better-documented version of any of these, comment below or email me and I’ll add it to my last post in the series, summarizing all the interesting pedal-powered projects […]
Science writer (and science tattoo gallery curator) Carl Zimmer recently wrote an article for The New York Times about the science of Spore. He’s also linked to this video from Seed of a conversation between astrobiologist Jill Tarter and Spore creator Will Wright. Here’s a print version of the conversation.
Lauren Brandy, aka goody goody, posted instructions for a robot goody/tooth pillow on Cut Out + Keep. I guess the robot has little pockets for holding your goodies or teeth. Related Matyroshka Doll Tooth Fairy Pillow Pattern
A bunch of cool MIDI projects have shown up in our photo pool of late, time to catch up on the goings-on – Recotana posted this new controller design sporting an ATMEGA16 and transparent case. – USB MIDI controller trial make D.St-Amand is currently working on this sleek and compact controller design – the board’s […]
Erin of Schlosser Design has a tutorial along with PDF patterns to make a fabric pumpkin. Enlarge the patterns to make different sized pumpkins to for some fall home decor.
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Marc Horowitz posted some pics of several projects from his expansive portfolio of artwork. Seen above is his innovative suit of Shin Guard Armor – designed for people with a fear of sharp objects. Only four hours to put on, then complete safety the whole day through! front and […]
(photo by Scott Beale / Laughing Squid) Sean O’Steen illuminated his love for the Twitter Fail Whale by rendering the lovably iconic mammal in LEDs on a Peggy board. Wow – people love that failing whale! (Personally, I wish whales the best of luck in all their endeavors ;) – LED Whale Love on Flickr […]
