The fine folks at Robots.net have started up a robot-friendly version of EMS Labs’ TGIMBOEJ (The Great Internet Migratory Box of Electronic Junk) project. Looks like there’s some juicy junk in there. I definitely have some amazing robot parts to add. Hell, I got bots I could toss in the box. Semi-cannibalized B.I.O.-Bugs, anyone? TGIMBOEJ […]
The Craft Apple shares her tips on cutting curved edges with a rotary cutter, which can take some getting used to. Check out her blog post on the subject, which even features a video.
This is a nice instructable about making a really inexpensive green house. This is a great solution for keeping your plants warm for the winter. Check out the link for a step-by-step tutorial and video. More about Building an Easy 5 x 5 Home Greenhouse for under $25
Not to be limited to pencil, the Drawdio sound generating/art project is seen here using the conductivity of water from a paint brush. Temporary marks can be made and used – then just let them evaporate away. Neat! Drawdio Kit
Download the MP4 Video or HD Version | Subscribe to CRAFT in iTunes | mov | 3g2 I caught up with craftzine blogger and Austin local Rachel Hobson at Maker Faire Austin 2008, where she gave a demo on making the Mini Monsters from CRAFT:06. These fun little creatures, invented by Moxie, are unique and […]
MAKE & CRAFT photo editor Sam Murphy points us to this kit for making your own pepper mill. It includes all the complicated grinding hardware and a walnut blank. Lathe not included.
Hacked Gadgets ran a contest to try and find the awesomest electronics workbench in all of Geekdom. They got some pretty sweet entries, but the winner was Lorne Wilkins. Not only is his set-up top-drawer, he goes into detail describing parts of it, including some homebrewed tools, like the PCB holder made from an old […]
