Rob writes in – Sometimes the best way to take a step forward is to take a step back in time. So Andrew Smith designed a fully-functional toy oscilloscope, made out of parts he found in his junk box, such as the EF91, EF80 and EF184 valves. Using a DC-DC converter to power the old […]
Fresh Creations sent in the latest of what we’ve called “game instantiations” – Park To Play is an installation which can turn any car into a joystick for playing games like Tetris, Pong, Space Invaders or Pinball. The car dashboard and the doors become the buttons on the joystick. Thijs Eerens tells us about the […]
Just a reminder that if you live in NYC be sure to check out the Tompkins Scare Park Halloween festival. We previously brought this to you here where you can find more information including links to the event’s website as well as those of the planners. Tompkins Scare Park information – Link.
BBC is interested in finding and filming people who create their own version of Sputnik using the conveniences of modern day technology. They will even research how to get it put into orbit, thanks Adam! – Link.
Andrew writes – The “Offline Oracle” is basically a take-off on the standard Ouija Board, but instead of using it to contact dead people, it is based on the idea that our subconscious mind records information that our conscious mind does not always have the ability to access. This is kind of like the way […]
Ed writes – Canida and I were at the Maker Faire this weekend in Austin meeting fans of the site and introducing it to folks who have never heard of us before. It was a blast and we had a great time showing off the Mouse Mouse, Bacon Soap, and other projects that we’ve made […]
Reminder! – More great interactivity for DIY enthusiasts in New York City on Thursday, October 25th, at ETSY Labs! The second ever Make:NYC Meeting includes: 6:15PM: Electronics Lab Get into the Halloween spirit and learn some basic electronics with the Spooky Noise Lab. Only minimal skill is required. $5 buys you a seat, instruction, and […]
