Space Style 2007 answers the question, “What do I wear in space?” The event will be taking place during the CSA Transforming Space Conference at the Sheraton Gateway LAX(6101 West Century Blvd, LA) on November 6 at 8pm. The show will feature concepts from forward-thinking space companies such as Interorbital Systems and Rocketplane, with pieces […]
Gareth at MAKE points us to this awesome Halloween project: As Hacked Gadgets says, you probably won’t have time to create this amazing LED hat for this Halloween, but if you start soldering now, you might have it done for next Halloween, or if you hurry, next Mardi Gras. The results look worth the effort. […]
I’m not sure that I quite get the premise of the Bored Jacket, but I love anything that uses Velcro. This Velcro jacket from Yanko Design is supposed to stave off boredom by attaching itself to other lonely people walking by. [ via ] Link.
Phil @ MAKE writes: LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They’re even washable! Leah’s a maven. – […]
Livejournal user vomitsaw has created these printed circuit board (PCB) bracelets to look like skulls! No word as to whether they’re for sale, but the etched copper and AV plug fasteners make these a geek-chic must have. Skull PCB Bracelet – [via] Link.
Gareth at MAKE writes- We’ve mentioned Leah Buechley on the blog before. She’s a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of Colorado who does some really innovative things with soft circuits, LED clothing, and other geek couture. She writes of her most recent projects, the LilyPad: e-textile construction kit version 2.0 There is […]
I’ve compiled a brief tutorial on getting started with Arduino for the absolute beginner. I’ll cover where to learn, what to buy, and where to go for help. Why should you crafters be interested in Arduino? The Arduino platform, more-so than any other way of incorporating electronics into your projects, is geared towards do-it-yourselfers. It’s […]
