I am loving the DIY gadget aesthetics of these FernSprecher voice-memo machines made from old telephone handsets by Jörg Schatzmann of Berlin. FernSprecher, one of the German words for telephone, literally means “remote speaker.” One button records a message, the other plays it back. [Thanks, Jörg!]
Instructables user 5Volt writes: This little rig infact interfaces via USB to your PC clock and generates hours and half hours dings on a real bronze bell. Great stuff to bring into your office and surprise then amuse then annoy your helpless friends.
Nick Starno’s 3D-printed Makerbot watch case (can haz STLs in Thingiverse?) is pretty neat, but it also made me think it would be super cool to have a version of the PCB with a compass module included — pocket watch slash compass? [Via clothbot]
Well, I finally get to let the cat out of the bag. We’ve got Pixel Qi screens available in the Maker Shed as of today.
David writes – A quick Apple ipad live fingerpainting demo that I streamed live from my Brooklyn studio on Monday June 21st. 2010, The model sat for 3 hours as I painted and answered questions on how I use the iPad and the Brushes app. Just thinking of creative uses for the ipad. A few […]
Luscious texture! The anatomically-inspired RibCage iPad case supposedly uses its “bones” to protect the screen. I’m curious what the mold looks like that’s used to form its faux-leather surface. [via Street Anatomy]
I always try to get my boys to make something for their dad for Father’s Day, and I usually ask for Help Coupons for myself on Mother’s Day. This works out well — I’ve gotten the hillside weed-whacked, foot massages, and breakfast in bed. All better than a box of candy or new kitchen towels […]
