Multiplayer Atari, using a giant joystick from artist Mary Flanagan… “Inviting users to play classic arcade games by collaboratively moving on and controlling a 9-foothigh joystick (modelled after the 1980 Atari 2600 one), Mary Flanagan highlights the spatial and social role of the interface. The joystick itself becomes a social sculpture and territory for inter-personal […]
Marcus writes “I spotted my Tune-O-sapien mod on your site a while back. I thought you might like to check out the NEW FlameOsapien video and tutorial over at my site. I have also posted the video on YouTube” – Link. Related: Robosapien projects, hacks and more – Link.
Dan writes “I’ve been hacking Processing and TinyOS. I cobbled a little teaser demo of processing controlling an array of LED’s on a TinyOs Mote: A straight forward animation, and webcam tracking.” – Link.
The latest Citizen Scientist has a short how-to on making a telephoto lens from a spotting scope – “You can make a telephone lens for your camera with a spotting scope and a center-slotted aluminum bracket… The camera is attached to the bracket with a bolt that fits the camera’s tripod mount. The spotting scope […]
Check out all these projects made with wine jugs at Carl Rossi (speakers, couches, chandeliers) – the best part is, each project comes with build plans and a how-to video – Link. This might be the official Maker wine!
Ron sent in some more/better resources for drawing ellipses – here, here (interactive) and this site has some useful approximating techniques.
Mpayson writes “Just wanted to make sure that all of you Seattle Area Makers are getting your tools polished up & ready to race this Saturday from 3 til late in Georgetown. Full details are available at the Hazard Factory.” – Link. Related: Pictured here, MAKE Flickr photo pool member Doublellama’s racer in progress! – […]
