Fun looking $14 to launch paper airplanes – This is a fun educational aid product designed to demonstrate scientific concepts taught in school curriculum. Ready for take off! Kit contains everything you need to learn how spinning motors and plastic discs are used to launch a paper plane at up to 31 mph (50km/h). An […]
Chuck writes in – One of our writers found some nice kits that let you get started making your own yo-yos regardless of your woodworking skill level. The company sells parts, blanks and cutters to make your own, and even a mandrel for turning your own blanks if you own a lathe. I think I’m […]
Ryan writes – In the past I’ve used the third hands/helping hands available at chain electronics shops and have been frustrated with their usability. So I decided to make my own. The best part, aside from the ease of use, is all the attachments you can make for it. It’s great for electronics as well […]
Avi Abrams of Dark Roasted Blend and James Golbey of Dump Trumpet have put together a gallery of cool, crazy, and innovative office tools. As an unrepentant office supply fetishist (a “swingliner?”), I can appreciate this sorta thing. Anybody seen my red stapler? – Link
I just finished making the Denkimono alarm clock/countdown timer kit, tons of fun and I’ll have this clock for the rest of my life – great kit! Link.
LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They’re even washable! – Link & more.
Not THAT’s a pair of “Helping Hands.” Meet Big Daddy Hands – Link
