MAKE in the Apple keynote
A ton of makers messaged and emailed me that our MAKE video podcast showed up in the Apple keynote (5 minute 48 seconds in) – thanks everyone!
Month: September 2008
Cat Toy Patterns
Craftershock has some patterns for felt cat toys that can be made quickly from scraps of felt that you have around the house. via ThreadBanger. Related HOW TO – Make Felt Cat Toy Critters
How to: Arduino & A Playstation controller
The Dualshock 2 controller is a great addition to your next Arduino powered robot. However, it can be tricky to convert the 3.3 voltages of the controller, to the Arduino’s 5-volt system. Check out the link for a great solution to this problem, including the schematics and code. A Playstation controller has two analog mini […]
HOW TO – Fabric & Button Barrettes
Belle and Burger shows you how to make these cute fabric and button barrettes. So easy you can make a pair to match every outfit!
HOW TO – Knit a Picot Edge
Instructables user stinkymum made this knitting tutorial for the Instructables Craft Skills Contest: How to knit a “Picot” Edge: Most sweaters, hats etc. have a ribbed edge, which stops the knitted piece from curling up. It is also stretchy. If you don’t want a stretchy hem or sleeve cuff there is an alternative. It is […]
GARG!
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Gimmelotsarobots has created metal monster! – This little guy is a Garg. The metal gargoyle robot I entered into the Crabfu Challenge on the Trossen Robotics community. The body is galvanized steel. It was made entirely from on hand parts such as CD player motors and hair dryer grills. […]
Wrist mouted flame cannons
Wrist mounted flame cannons via BBG. From the pages of MAKE: Diminutive Balls of Fire – Construct a concealable, hand-held fireball shooter. Read this article in MAKE: 13: Magic, Page 88.