HOW TO – Make a remote controlled deadbolt
This Instructable shows you how to create an electro-mechanical deadbolt that’s controlled by an X10 module and remote. Build a Remote Control Deadbolt – Link
Month: October 2007
LillyPad Arduino
Phil @ MAKE writes: LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They’re even washable! Leah’s a maven. – […]
Reprodepot Batting Sale – 25% off
Attention crafters! Reprodepot is having a 25% off sale on all batting! Now through Tuesday, October 9th. Get your hands on some of their eco-friendly batting. Link.
Lion Brand’s Felted Candy Corn Bag Pattern
If you are a major candy corn lover like me you’ll want to make this felted crochet candy corn bag from Lion Brand. It would make the perfect Trick or Treat bag for kids too! [ via ] Link.
Tesla coil construction
Maker Jason Wolf sent us a link to his page detailing his build of half-mil Tesla Coil. Nice docs, with beautiful photos… and video. Thanks, Jason! [All our normal cautions and caveats go here about the dangers of working with high voltage, not doing anything boneheaded, ask your mother first, etc.] Wolf Engineering – High […]
Alternative Ping-Pong
Pixelsumo has an interesting roundup of alternative ping-pong tables including novel shapes and layouts, including the above-pictured “ping-pond.” –Link.
Crochet Hamburger Dress
Artist Joy Campia crochets some amazing pieces like this Hamburger Dress. How cute is this? But that’s not all! In keeping with her food theme, she’s also got a crochet ice cream cone dress, sundae dress, as well as some beautiful fiber sculpture of specially themed meal trays. Thanks Norma! Link.