Play Percussion on any Surface with Mogees
Using contact mics that detect hand gestures through the aid of software, the Mogee is an electronic musical instrument that can be appended to virtually any rigid object.
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Octopus Soft-Robot Tentacle, Suckers!
Everyone loves a soft robot, and I’m fond of the marine variety. This bioinspired prototype tentacle, made of silicone rubber, not only curls and extends in eerily squidlike fashion, it’s also got pressure sensors embedded beneath its suckers so it can grasp objects, like a cephalopod should.
Transforming Gingerbread House
Behold “gingerbreadtron, ” the transforming gingerbread house by Brian Hall! It’s a robot in disguise – as a gingerbread house. This project was a fun thing to make over the holidays with some servo motors, glue and some cardboard. [via buzzfeed]
LED Hand Turkey Sweater
Jessica of geekcr3d takes the iconic hand turkey to a whole new level with this LED hand turkey sweater. As a kid, I loved making decorations for the Thanksgiving table. I thought whoever came up with the idea that your hand could be traced and transformed into a turkey was a genius. I made hand […]
Special Maker Faire Playlist on Threadbanger
I’m happy to present a special playlist of fashion tech Maker Faire videos over on Threadbanger. I’ve picked some of my favorite crafters using technology, and the playlist lets you lean back and watch them almost like a TV show.
How-To: Cross-Stitched Cell Phone Case
My new iPhone will soon be on its way, so I’ve been searching for the best crafty options for decorating the case. I originally bought a cross-stitch case kit, but I’ve been a little worried about how well the stitches will hold up with no protection, especially since I live in NYC and am always […]
How-To: Light Up Steampunk Ray Gun
A light up steampunk ray gun is a great accessory for Halloween, or … say … a Wednesday. I wouldn’t need a holiday excuse to carry this rad ray gun from Jen of Epbot. See how hers came together over on her blog, and get lots of great tips for collecting brass bits at thrift […]
