At Macworld we gave SketchUp “Best of show” it’s one of the quickest, easiest ways to “make” things in 3D – and there’s even a plug-in that puts your creations in Google Earth in 3D. A lot of set designers and film folks also use the tool to set up scenes, including a film that […]
Dave writes –“…take your dreams and turn them into engraved aluminum masterpieces, shipped right to your door. This Boss RDD-10 digital delay used to be in a 1980’s half-rack. Now thanks to a custom milled aluminum panel from Front Panel Express, it has a new form factor and a 1960’s cold war era look!” – […]
Russ from MI sent in this incredibly interesting online store filled with projects, kits, lasers and a lot of high voltage gear – “Information Unlimited is a New Hampshire corporation dedicated to the experimenter and technology enthusiast. Formed in 1974, our highly creative company holds many patents ranging from weapons development to children’s toys.” – […]
Extremely simple one image how to on repairing defective keys of a remote control. Just glue small pieces of aluminium foil onto the graphite contacts of the keys. Use a hole puncher to cut the small pieces out of the aluminium foil. Link.
Kyle writes in about some new LEGO peeps – the Mythbusters! Link. The Mythbusters will be at the Maker Faire, April 22nd and 23rd – Link.
Cpikas posted up about a great looking book series- “The coolest old books — the Foxfire series. Everything from log cabin building to dressing a pig. It’s all Appalachian crafts.” Link. The Foxfire Book : Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining […]
Here’s a simple mod for iPod socks, add a couple of buttons and keep the earbuds cord in place Link. See previous iPod sock hackery here.
