Tweet Sleeve
Vanessa Sorenson made the Tweet Sleeve, a wearable display to express your mood, at least according to Twitter. It looks for keywords in your tweets and lights up the sleeve in an according color. [Thanks, Greg Leuch!]
Technology
Maker Faire Video Album: Antique Sock Knitting Machines
Maker Faire Bay Area is coming up so soon, I can almost taste it! We’re recapping some of our favorite video moments from past Maker Faires, so today check our Shelly Hatton at Maker Faire Austin 2008, who gave us a tour through her antique circular sock knitting machine, which she uses to make a […]
Stained Glass Test Pattern
Sean @ Make: Online writes: This simple, clever piece of stained glass art hangs on the wall of Washington, DC area TV/Video production guru Peter Roof. Dunno if he makes them or not, but he says “contact me if you want one.” Looks like an easy remake for anyone with basic stained-glass skills, too. More: […]
Crafting electronics
It’s Geek Chic month over at Make: Online, where I posted a bunch of pictures from my recent trip to the MIT media lab, where Leah Buechley was busy hand-crafting LED modules for her research group’s TearDrop electronics toolkit. More: Craft Meets Tech at MIT
How-To: Transferring Images with a Projector
Ever want to make a bunny rug? How about a huge world map? Noah at Instructables shows us how to transfer an image to any surface with a projector.
MAKE Volume 22: Remote Control
MAKE Volume 22 is on newsstands now! Automate your world with remote control. From pet care to power outlets, from toys to telepresence, we’ll show you how to add a joystick, push-button, twist-knob, or timer to just about anything. Remote control projects in MAKE Volume 22 include: The Lawnbot400 R/C lawn mower–sit back and enjoy […]
Custom CMYK Sewing Machine Matches Thread to Fabric
If you’ve ever struggled to find just the right thread to match a fabric in your sewing project, stress no more. The Leitfaden Sewing Machine can custom match color from fabric or paper and then create thread in that color by applying a CMYK mixture to white thread. Future sewing technology WIN. [via Unplggd]