Ok, so the PS3 has this over the Wii… more @ Wired – Suffering from its exorbitant price point and a dearth of titles, Sony’s PlayStation 3 isn’t exactly the most popular gaming platform on the block. But while the console flounders in the commercial space, the PS3 may be finding a new calling in […]
REMINDER: Pre Maker Faire Austin 2007 meetup at The Ginger Man – October 18th – 8pm. Scott writes – Maker Faire Austin 2007 is this weekend and I’ll be in Austin a couple of days early, so I’m organizing a Laughing Squid Pre Maker Faire Austin 2007 Meetup this Thursday, October 18th starting at around […]
A lesser-known feature of the HP Printer Job Language (HPPJL) command set is that you can change the ready message” from “READY” to whatever you like. Yaakov wrote a Perl script that will change the message for you, and he also came up with the clever “INSERT COIN” replacement. Very nice. You can think up […]
Whew! We weren’t sure what we were going to do about some of the hexes, spells and curses coming our way. That is until we found this cure-all called the hex inverter: Best thing of all is that you can make one yourself! Hex inverter – Link.
We’ve all heard the stories of people “bricking” their mobile phones lately. Now, get some revenge – become a Motorola brick phone for Halloween! Complete instructions are available via Flickr along with a video “in action”: Motorola phone costume photo set and instructions- Link. Video – Link. DIY HALLOWEEN from MAKE & CRAFT! It’s here!! […]
Here are some step-by-step instructions to turn yourself into a giant slab of artery hardening bacon just in time for Halloween. Bacon costume – Link. Thanks Humuhumu at Junkyard Clubhouse. DIY HALLOWEEN CONSTEST from MAKE, CRAFT, INSTRUCTABLES and POPULAR SCIENCE! Makers and Crafters, it’s time to enter our 2nd annual ghoulishly fun Halloween contests! Anyone, […]
I’m reeling at the gorgeous before-and-after photos Flickr user jenny_mac took of her wet-felted silk scarf. The colors and pattern are sophisticated yet simple, and it staddles the line between classy and cozy so well. See more pix on her Flickr. [via] Link. Related: • Wet Felted Bead Tutorial – Link. • Felted Cuff and […]
