The folks at iFixIt hired the computer forensics muscle of Chipworks to X-ray, cross-section, grind through, and thoroughly photograph the Apple A4 processor used in the iPad. Here’s some of what they found: * The A4 package has three layers: two layers of RAM (Samsung K4X1G323PE), and one layer containing the actual microprocessor. * This […]
Unless you are Cool Hand Luke, there’s likely a small limit on just how many plain boiled eggs you can eat. I personally like mine deviled. And it’s not just me. The deviled egg fits right in with the old-school comfort food trend that is endlessly popular. From left to right in the photo above, […]
Seller Illuminated Bird makes these lovely bird feeders from the lenses that once covered traffic lights, which she carefully reclaims, cleans, polishes, and fits with brass and stainless steel hardware. The two shown here are, immediately above, “Sunshine and Spring,” and uppermost, “Bird Feeder 101.”
Mel Ristau is the father of Aaron Ristau, who’s shown his work at Maker Faire and has a store in the Makers Market. Dad is an artist too, an amazing sculptor. He sent us a link to an article he posted on his blog detailing the basics of load, leverage, and effort as applied in […]
Johngineer made this tutorial for creating an inverted tomato planter that can hang on your porch, deck, or patio!
Congratulations to the following winners from our recent Crafty Chica Challenge: Love Shrine. You can see all the entries in the Crafty Chica Challenge Flickr Group. Thanks so much to everyone who entered! Note from Kathy, The Crafty Chica: I am blown away by all the wonderful entries! To me, love shrines are very personal. […]
The Flea at MIT – hope to see some of you there in the coming months! The MIT Radio Society, in conjunction with the MIT UHF Repeater Association, the MIT Electronics Research Society, and the Harvard Wireless Club, sponsors a Swapfest on the third Sunday of each month, April through October. This is a place […]
