DIY Clay Wind Charm
Bring some classic outdoor decor into your home with this lovely DIY clay wind charm from Francesca Stone of Design Sponge.
Month: March 2015
Reviews: MicroView, Navio Autopilot Shield and More Boards
MicroView $40 : sparkfun.com It can be tough to know what your Arduino is thinking sometimes. That’s why the folks at Geek Ammo created MicroView, a chip-sized Arduino-compatible module with a built-in 64×48 pixel OLED display on top. It has 12 digital I/O pins, three of which are capable of PWM, six analog inputs, and […]
Extreme Cardboarding: The Superman Snow Shovel
Oh, the joys of winter! Regardless if you live in North America, Europe, East Asia or even The Middle East, this winter has been extreme and annoying! Use whatever hyperbole you want to describe the unforgiving weather: “snowpocalypse,” “snowmageddon,” “snowtastrophe,” “blizzaster” or my favorite “Keyser Snowz.” I think we can all collectively agree that the […]
Embroidery Basics: Floss Conditioning and Floss Stripping
If you’re an embroidery beginner or you’re looking to upgrade your stitching skills, knowing how to condition and strip your embroidery floss is a great way to make sure you get the best results on your next project. Using a thread conditioner to condition your floss before using it adds an extra protective layer to […]
Meet The Winners of the Last Pitch Your Prototype Challenge
With the current Pitch Your Prototype challenge submission period now open, let’s take a look at a winning team from a previous round. Design that Matters is a nonprofit founded by a team of MIT students to create tools to help meet basic needs in the developing world. In 2013, they’d developed a barebones phototherapy system they called Firefly, meant to treat […]
How-To: Stamp On Your Clothes with Bleach
Easy wardrobe update– stamp a pattern on your clothes with bleach!
Nonstop TechShop: Soon Members Will Have 24/7 Access
TechShop has recently announced two advancements in their growth as a global maker space. They’re opening their doors 24-hours a day, 7-days a week as well as going international with a flagship shop in France! TechShop started in 2006 as a place for makers, tinkerers, artists and beyond to have a creative space to […]
