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Magic Mirror Costume

Magic Mirror Costume

This is the follow up to my Chomping Pacman Costume There are plenty of resources out there for creating magic mirrors, but I wanted to take things one step further. Everything that found was for an installation, and I wanted to find a way to make it into a wearable Halloween costume. My idea for […]

Studded Bicycle Tires and Chains

Studded Bicycle Tires and Chains

Traction is all about digging into the terrain. When the ground is covered in snow and ice, rubber just doesn’t cut it anymore. Studded tires can really improve your bike commute in the winter months or allow you the adventure of off-road riding in winter months. The addition of transverse chains on the rear wheel […]

Hacking the Brain Machine

Hacking the Brain Machine

This is an alternate build of the Brain Machine from the Maker Shed. I really like the Brain Machine, but I wanted to make a version that does not mount the electronics to the glasses. Please note: Maggie is a highly trained electrical engineer, stunt-dog, and chemist. Please don’t use the Brain Machine on your […]