How to Check the Balance of Your Gaming Dice
Use an old golf ball test to find out if your gaming dice are balanced.
Month: June 2015
Root Venture VC Raises $30 Million for Early Stage Hardware Startups
When Avidan Ross was planning his wedding, he bought a Jinan G. Weike LG500 laser cutter to make his own escort cards and table numbers. “She got a diamond, I got a 90W laser,” he said. It was that mentality that led Ross to launch a $30 million fund — or, more precisely, a pi-inspired $31,415,927 — […]
Craft Your Decor: DIY Perler Bead Clock
Fusible beads are for more than just craft time with kids. Use hama or perler beads to make your own cool DIY perler bead clock! Pretty neat, right? Craft up some unique and creative home decor with this fun perler bead clock tutorial from FRK Hansen.
Skill Builder: 10 Questions to Ask Before Renting Time on a CNC Mill
If you’re like most of us, you probably don’t own an expensive CNC mill in your garage. In many parts of the country, one isn’t that far away. To use one, you’re likely going to have to rent time on it. Make every minute of time in front of the machine count by preparing in advance […]
Open Source Prosthetic Hands Focus on Function and Personality
A reddit user asked for workouts for his brother, who lost his hands. Another user responded with a 3D printed prosthetic.
Theremin-Like Sculpture Looks Like Superman’s Fortress of Solitude
Exp.Inst.Moon is a combination of musical instrument, technology, and art. As an interactive art installation, users touch electronic sensors that relay signals through the electronic components to an Arduino microcontroller that converts the input into projections of sound and light. It’s an example of how technology can transform someone from merely viewing art into becoming […]
Kid Stitches: Sew Your Own Super-Cute Baby Pants
Practical kid clothes don’t have to be boring! With the right fabric choices, even everyday baby pants can be fun and fabulous. I love how the contrasting colors bring a special touch of style to these kid-friendly bottoms! Ready to whip up a few pairs for your little one? Check out this easy-to-follow baby pants […]
