I really like this owl, a smarter, more mischievous TV-b-Gone – “Bubo is a toy owl with “magic” power that can cast spells and take control over innocent devices. Bubo takes control of home appliances by constantly sniffing for IR transmission, intercepting and learning infrared commands.” Thanks Brian! [via] Link.
Here’s a great Instructable that shows how to use one of my favorite tools, SketchUp, to make a 2D stencil from a 3D design. Link. Previously on MAKE, HOW TO – Make a spray paint stencil for a laptop.
Bit Editions is offering a $235 LED kit for artists – you send off your own animations and then assemble the kit to display your LED-ified art. The displays are 12 by 14 inches in size. They contain one LED per square inch. Each LED can show eight levels of brightness. Driven by a microcontroller […]
Here’s an Instructable on how to make a stencil, and custom spray paint your laptop. Link.
Resistor writes – “Developed by the Graffiti Research Lab, LED Throwies are an inexpensive way to add color to any ferromagnetic surface in your neighborhood. A Throwie consists of a lithium battery, a 10mm diffused LED and a rare-earth magnet taped together. Throw it up high and in quantity to impress your friends and city […]
Nick writes “I have created a Digital Interactive Sound Installation, involving the generation of an array of visualised LED sequences, using ambient sounds and intentional directed sound.” More info, production blog and video here – Link.
Merleon makes wonderful music with Electroplankton with the Nintendo DS – “In 2002 I moved to Japan and I began experimenting with music again but this time with the aide of a good computer and music editing software. I still felt uninspired and as a result produced very little in the way of music. Earlier this year, when I found out about Electroplankton, I was suddenly motivated to create a new type of music that I had never before attempted. When I finally had the chance to experience Electroplankton I instantly knew what my next project would be.” Link.
