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“Adalight” OSHW Dynamic Adaptive Display Backlighting

We’ve posted about Phillips’ Ambilight (Wikipedia) real-time multicolor display backlighting system, and various DIY versions thereof, before (see below). If you’re not familiar with the idea, watch a few seconds of the embedded video, as it’s hard to appreciate the effect from still images. If you believe the hype, this kind of dynamic backlighting improves viewing by making it more “immersive” and reducing “backlight bleed.” In any case, it’s certainly cool-looking.

Continue Reading October 5th, 2011 Sean Michael Ragan14

MST3K Headboard

But if he’s stuck in space all the time, how does he eat?! How does he breathe?!?! And shouldn’t this be a footboard instead of a headboard?!?!1! Whatever the ultimate answers may be, this wonderfully dorky furniture in-joke is from tumblr’s Doorman. And as for the other stuff, I should really just relax. [Thanks, Jennifer!] […]

Continue Reading September 13th, 2011 Sean Michael Ragan6

Stereo Panel Controls Bonkers Living Room Lighting Scheme

Here we have Arduino Forum contributor Marklar sharing his intense Arduino-based RGB LED home lighting scheme, which uses an old stereo front panel to control the different chase patterns within the crown moulding of his living room. The intensity and color of the lights can be manually controlled with the stereo’s rotary encoder to suit […]

Continue Reading August 7th, 2011 Matt Richardson2

Cool Modular Earbuds Concept

This IRONBUDS kickstarter from New Hampshirite Thomas Young is already funded, but it looks like you can still jump on board if you want a set for yourself.

Continue Reading August 3rd, 2011 Sean Michael Ragan12

Top 10: BBQ and Grilling Inspirations

If you are interested in building your own barbecue grill or smoker, you should find plenty of inspiration here.

Continue Reading May 19th, 2011May 12th, 2018 Sean Michael Ragan24

Watch Laughing Baby Videos Under the Stars in this YouTube Theater

This outdoor YouTube theater by Cranbrook Academy of Art student Aaron Jones was constructed with zip ties and fence piping: The structure itself is comprised of post processed chain link fence pipe selected for its inherent ability to form an interlocking system that erects in about a day. The physical manipulation of the material was […]

Continue Reading May 7th, 2011 Matt Richardson2

Make: Projects – Glass Bead Projection Screen

Here’s a method for applying a high-gain optical projection surface using common, inexpensive materials—specifically, flat white interior latex paint and glass sandblasting media. It began as a series of experiments to produce a DIY “screen paint” by directly mixing these two ingredients. Though failing in themselves, these tests led to the serendipitous discovery of this process.

Continue Reading April 1st, 2011 Sean Michael Ragan163