Matt Mets made this “Light Record:” I am using some photocells to read the intensity of light that shines through a sheet of paper, upon which I have encoded an image using shades of grey. By spinning this paper around and shining a light through it, the image can be viewed on an oscilloscope. The […]
Over at the Mind Hacks blog, Vaughan writes: The Children’s Hospital Boston have created a fantastic ‘virtual neuron’ which allows you to explore the basics of neural transmission with an interactive flash demo. Strictly speaking, of course, it’s designed for children, but it’s remarkably good fun whatever your age. Once you’ve got the demo window […]
Roxycraft has a free crochet pattern, The Gabu, that looks so adorable to make in different colors. Link.
It’s been a busy week filled with excellent photos of your projects. Thanks for sharing! We’ll have a MAKE Flickr photo pool giveaway soon, more on that in the coming week – So keep the good stuff coming! LED Blaster –Link Cat burglar joule thief –Link Chronulator facade – Link DIY forklift –Link Sports car […]
Printmaking MFA student Melissa McGurgan made this fun installation with interactive sound elements. The microphones embedded in the panels and chairs are amplified throughout the space, creating an interesting sonic environment with percussive and tactile overtones. The exhibit will be up at the Chocolate Factory in Phoenix until the end of the month. Melissa’s website […]
Here are some of my favorite posts from the CRAFT blog this week: Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival 2008 – Link. My Neighborhood – Victor Osborne – Link. ROUNDUP: Cool Tools for Craft Bloggers & Digital Designers – Link. Pi Scarf – Link. South Park Tunisian Crochet Afghan – Link.
Dissident75 writes in – Neat those [Decotoras] remind me of Jeepneys on Steroids (Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating). Jeepney – Link.
