Interview: Nicole Grimwood on Electronics (and Cake)
Nicole Grimwood is working towards a dual degree in engineering from Columbia University and liberal arts from Scripps College.
Month: August 2015
Anatomy of the RollJam Wireless Car Hack
If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve likely seen the storm of news of Samy Kamkar’s device that can intercept and store keyless entry codes for cars and garages. Built for under $50 using a Teensy 3.1 and a couple of radios, the “RollJam” device is said to allow its user unfettered access to your automobile […]
Casting Your Own 3D Printed Parts
Need a part in hurry or a custom-sized part you can’t get elsewhere? Try 3D printing and casting it yourself.
Candle Carving Is a Thing, and It’s Incredible
The art of carving candles is an old German craft. The finished pieces look like carved sculptures, and they’re all made entirely of wax.
Lathe-Turned Cryptex Keeps Your Secrets Safe
Watch Carl Jacobson make a five letter solid maple cryptex on his lathe. This piece is functional and can be made to open with any code.
Mason Jar LED Tiki Torches Glow Any Color
Tiki torches are a fun summer lighting solution and this RGB LED version, that uses an Arduino, can be a great alternative to an open flame.
Homemade X-Ray Inspector Reveals PCB Secrets
Hardware hacker John McMaster built his own x-ray machine in order to get a closer look at the details of printed circuit boards.
