Sam writes – “In this guide we will show you how to make a guitar pickup using neodymium magnets, a couple Popsicle sticks, and some wire. Total cost for this project will probably be less then $5 (depending on the materials you have available). The sound is surprisingly good and will serve you well. You […]
Wuntu writes – “Here’s a photo of a human powered ferris wheel from the annual Marlboro, Vermont town fair.” – Link. Previous: Kid powered ferris wheel – Link.
I don’t think I’d buy one of these, but I think I’d try and make one – it’s a bowl made from melted plastic solider guys – [via] – Link. Related: 3 things to do with old records… – Link. HOW TO – Magazine Bowls – Link.
Here are some production versions of the Maker Faire PCBs – the raw and assembled boards from Joe Grand. Drop in and meet Joe Grand, hacker extraordinaire. In this open lab, he will show you some of the things he’s working on, including a new circuit board kit that will allow you to create your […]
Wired on geek graffiti – “The group of 12 graffiti artists surrounds its target, a sculpture in Manhattan known as The Cube, and waits for the signal to begin tagging it up. It’s a daunting task — the 15-foot sculpture in Astor Place was recently coated with anti-graffiti paint. But within seconds, The Cube is […]
Bre has really outdone himself this week! See a phone get harpooned! “When Pablos and 3ric Johanson called me up and invited me to see their robot, I had no idea what they were on about or that this visit would be the demise of my slim cellphone. Working together like mad scientists, these guys […]
The Washington Post has a “Day in photos” feature that is usually stunning and surreal – like this one from Adif Hassan, a homemade ferris wheel in a trash heap in Pakistan – [via / via] – Link.
