Tool silverware
It’s not a bad idea to always have a wrench in the kitchen drawer, more so if it’s also a spoon… these utensils-meets-tools are $24, but it could also be a fun welding project – [via] Link.
Gadgets
Violating my Apple TV Warranty in 4 easy steps
Erica writes- If you feel like violating your AppleTV warranty, here’s a quick how-to. You’ll need: One Apple TV A putty knife (optional) A set of Torx screwdrivers 1. Unplug the AppleTV. Remove the power plug and cables. And while you’re at it, kiss the warranty goodbye. The AppleTV runs hot, so you may want […]
‘Crush and zap’ recycles circuit boards more cleanly
Researchers in China are working on ways to recycle PCBs (Printed circuit boards) – for the most part PCBs from gadgets, consumer electronics and everything else is usually just tossed in a landfill – Electronic circuits in discarded computers, cellphones and other devices could be recycled less harmfully using a technique developed by researchers in […]
HOW TO – Pinhole Cameras
Photojojo has a post on how pinhole cameras and how to make one out of paper, an altoids tin, as well as a Spam can. – Link. Related: MAKE Video Podcast – Bre teaches you how to make a Pinhole Camera and Darkroom – Link. MAKE – Tons of pinhole camera projects – Link.
555 timer origami
The 555 timer, part of just about every beginner electronics project is now forever paper-ized as a giant origami sculpture. The PDF is included so you can make your own! The 555 timer IC was first introduced around 1971 by the Signetics Corporation as the SE555/NE555 and was called “The IC Time Machine” and was […]
HOW TO – Give yourself a sixth sense (for Wi-Fi)
The projectmaker writes in with how to give yourself a way to “feel” you’re near Wi-Fi… Thought you might like my latest project — a 6th sense for wireless networks! This project allows one to literally “feel” wireless access points and their signal strength as easily as you feel the wind on your cheek. Note […]
HOW TO – Make Flipbook Films
Emily Albinski has a new blog up called The Science of Craft. Featured now is her three part series on how to create flipbooks from the simple to the more advance dones with sound. It’s like making your own flipbook flim. PART 1: creating the basic flip book PART 2: adding sound to your flip […]
