Matt writes – This project captures a mouse by having a solenoid (electromagnet) drop a bucket over the mouse. The bucket is triggered by the mouse interrupting one of the infrared emitter/detector pairs around the bait. The enclosure that holds the electronics is mounted directly over the bait. Ok, so the “bucket” is actually a […]
“Never underestimate the bandwith of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway”-Andrew S. Tanenbaum. We’ve got a really fast connection at work, but I still occasionally run into situations where it’s faster, and often more economical, to overnight data on an external hard disk instead of transfering it over the wire. Even […]
Botronics writes – This is not an Instructable for a particular device or circuit. I’m using the circuit I made for an Artbot project as an example. If you need a quick and dirty way to fashion a pc board, you can cut out the copper clad with a Dremel tool. Just plan you circuit […]
Alice of Futuregirl saw this post earlier today and sent in her cool idea of using colored paper clips as stitch markers for crochet because in crochet stitch markers have to be removable. Link.
Break out your knitting needles — it’s time for the 4th annual Stitch ‘n Ride on February 24, 2007. Capitol Corridor’s Annual Stitch ‘n Ride event is back, sponsored by CRAFT magazine and Chronicle Books. Join the Capitol Corridor onboard train 727 to Stitches West 2007 in Santa Clara. Sponsored by Knitter’s Magazine, the convention […]
Cindy of My Recycled Bags sells her cool crochet bags and products made from recycled plastic bags. The site is full of information and resources about crochet and other crafted recycled bags. Her tips open up your creativity to incorporate plastic bag as yarn projects for almost anything. Cindy says, “Speaking as a crochet crafter, […]
If you are in the NY area, stop on over to one of the coolest craftiest places, make workshop (195 Chrystie Street #502, NYC 212-533-9995), for their 2nd annual Valentine making party on Friday, Feb 9th at 6:30pm. Lots of supplies will be on hand as well as snacks and bevvies. Please bring your sweetheart! […]
