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January 13, 2008
Best of CRAFT
Here are some of my favorite posts from the CRAFT blog this week:
- Pac-Man Shoes - Link.
- Cal Lane's Steel Lace - Link.
- Happy Star iPod Cozy - Link.
- Crochet Elvis Doll Pattern - Link.
- HOW TO - Make Pixel-Art Cookies - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jan 13, 2008 06:00 PM
Crafts |
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Whiteboard sun dial
A different kind of wall clock.
Autodesk Labs Sun Dial for a Green Clock - [via] Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 13, 2008 02:51 PM
Green, Retro |
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Pleo thorocotomy
Pleodream writes -
Since the previous two videos have proven to be so popular we have decided to make a series. Starting with this weekend's episode "Bonez and his Thorocotomy", we will shoot a weekly episode and detail each piece of the Pleo dinosaur. So far we have discovered 1 of Pleo's 6 processors. I have also heard rumblings of a replacement battery pack for Pleo that can make him run twice as long!Pleo thorocotomy - Link.
Related:
From the pages of MAKE:
I, Pleo. Can a machine have a soul? Can it think? Can it laugh and cry, bug you for a snack, tease you, or curl up on your couch and dream robotic dreams? Can you build such a machine? Subscribers—read this article now in your digital edition or get MAKE 08 @ the Maker store.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 13, 2008 02:00 PM
DIY Projects, Robotics |
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HOW TO - Man an almost-no-solder electronic organ
Mark writes -
You remember Field of Dreams, the baseball fantasy movie where Ray Kinsella heard a voice that whispered, "If you build it, they will come," don't you? Well, ARRL Education and Technology Program Coordinator Mark Spencer, WA8SME, has come up with a successor to his No-Solder Code Practice Oscillator project that--if you build it--is sure to spark delight and interest in children.HOW TO - Man an almost-no-solder electronic organ - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 13, 2008 07:20 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Music |
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Flower pot rolls over when it needs water
Unlike some plants that call you on the phone when they are thirsty for water, The "Roly-Poly Pot" concept by Samgmin Bae begins to tilt over when its water levels are low, thus serving as a visual reminder of their thirst. Each pot can be adjusted to work with the plant's watering needs and schedule. Pretty cool, but we wonder how much dirt would escape every time you get lazy and don't water your plants.
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Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jan 13, 2008 03:00 AM
Arts |
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Nut and bolt wedding rings and uber ring round up
Clever maker-style nut and bolt wedding rings -
Brass, 24k gold plate, white zircon - Wedding Bands are about commitment. The inherent connotations are a huge part of the piece and, quite often, reveal themselves as a social or sexual comment. The rings are constructed out of brass then plated in 24k gold. And although the stone is set into the men's ring, when screwed together, the stone actually sits against the woman's finger.Nut and bolt wedding rings - [via] Link.
Related ring-around-the-rosie:
Profile ring - Link.
Google ring proclaims your Internet status - Link.
How to Make a Ring from a Half Dollar - Link.
HOW TO - Make a coin ring - Link.
HOW TO - Make a Green Lantern ring- glowing version - Link.
Scrabble ring - Link.
HOW TO - Make a Resistor ring - Link.
Pipe ring - Link.
Zip tie ring - Link.
Crafty ring - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 13, 2008 01:00 AM
Arts, Remake |
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HOWTO - disable Lexus and Prius navigation lockout
Jason @ Hackszine writes -
The greatest feature of the navigation system used in Lexus and Toyota autos is undoubtedly the lockout mode which occurs automatically whenever the car is in motion. Somewhere deep inside the navigation system, the fascism bit is toggled for your protection and certain features, namely destination input, are completely disabled.Thus, use of the navigation system requires one to tap away at a touchscreen keyboard while parked in an intersection or along the shoulder of a busy freeway, reducing the risk of potential typos over ten percent when compared to touchscreening in a moving vehicle. If you happen to Griswold your way into the wrong area and need navigation assistance, the lockout feature will even cause your parked Lexus to broadcast a visual distress signal, increasing the chance that you will be approached by a friendly drug dealer or prostitute who can help point you in the right direction.
Kids, are you noticing all this plight?
I've found that the best way to appreciate the navigation lockout feature is to disable it and see what driving without it is like. The navigation system contains a hidden service menu with a big Override button that lets you do just that.
There's a secret combination to get to the service menu. The code you use depends on which version of the navigation system you have. They are all roughly the same, so just try them out and find the one that works with your vehicle.
Note: From what I understand, you can't get to this service menu on models from 2007 or later. There's more information on this at lexusoverride.com.
Getting to the Service Menu
Press the following combination to get to the service menu of your Lexus or Prius navigation system.Newer vehicles: Menu, Volume, top left, bottom left, top left, bottom left
Older vehicles (I can confirm this one): Menu, System, top left, bottom left, top left, bottom left, bottom right
Older vehicles (alternate version): Menu, DVD, top left, bottom left, top left, bottom left, bottom right
Disable Navigation Lockout
On the service menu screen there are a number of diagnostic buttons hiding untold wonders. One of the more useful is the GPS button which gives you detailed lat/lon and status information from the GPS module. To disable the lockout feature, look for the button that says Override. Press and hold it until it beeps, then press the back button to exit the service menu.You and your copilot will now have the ability to enter destination information while the vehicle is in motion. This is best done in heavy traffic while talking on your cell phone, eating a hamburger, cradling a hot cup of coffee between your legs and yelling at the kids in the back seat.
References:
Overriding Navigation Lockout - Link, Video
How to Override Lexus Navigation Motion Lock - Link
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 13, 2008 12:00 AM
Transportation |
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January 12, 2008
HOW TO - Make your own XO laptop bag
Drakemj writes -
The finished product is a custom laptop bag for an OLPC XO laptop computer, but these instructions could probably be modified for many portable electronic devices. The bag core is made of high density foam, reinforced with paperboard. The bag is trimmed in polyester belting, has an adjustable strap, and a parachute buckle closure.HOW TO - Make your own XO laptop bag - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 12, 2008 11:30 AM
Computers, Crafts, DIY Projects, Instructables |
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Exporting 3D objects into the real world
"Export to World" by Linda Kostowski and Sascha Pohflepp is a workshop/project that aims to create real-world copies of virtual objects found in the multi-player world of "Second Life". The site features some how-tos on exporting objects, importing into 3D applications and "unfolding" the objects into 2D cutouts you can print out and assemble at home. Doesn't this glazed, Second Life donut look tasty?
Export to World - Link
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jan 12, 2008 03:00 AM
Gaming |
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The 01-31-07 memorial kit
Never forget 1-31-07 with this memorial kit from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories -
You know what it is. You know you want it. Soldering and batteries (three D cells) required. Kit description: A no-compromise top quality electronic art project. Easy through-hole construction. Basic soldering skill required. You provide tools (solder + iron, clippers). Assembly time: 2 hours. Overall size: twelve by fifteen inches. Mounting holes provided. Hackable. This is a one-time, limited duration, limited run project. It will be over very soon. Order cutoff date: January 20; sooner if we run out.The 01-31-07 memorial kit - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 12, 2008 12:38 AM
Culture jamming, DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Meanwhile, in a Parallel Universe 3 doors down and across the street...
You couldn't ask for a better poster boy for Eccentric Cubicle than my bud in Utah, Joel Dubliner. He's working his way through the nano projects in preparation for digging in to one of the larger builds, and has already earned his Maker wings with a quick and dirty mod to the drill press lathe that I'm still kicking my butt about for not thinking of it first.
My version of the headstock involved mutilating the end of a piece of threaded rod with a dremel and needle files to form a nice, edgy 'X' to anchor the stock securely while it's spinning. Finicky, time consuming metal mangling at best.
Joels' solution? Lop the tip off of a big-assed phillips screwdriver and clamp *that* into the drill press chuck instead.
Quick. Easy. Precise.
Duh.
Here's Joels' picasa albums of his workshop shennanigans; you might wanna book mark 'em, since he updates regularly:
...And for those of you who don't have a clue what I'm talking about, here's a pdf of the entire drill press lathe project, as seen in Eccentric Cubicle - Link (PDF).
Eccentric Cubicle
Who says office cubicles need to be dreary? In this book, author Kaden Harris of Eccentric Genius introduces aspiring and die-hard Makers to a highly entertaining parallel universe of surreal office-based projects that are sure to pique the curiosity of even the most jaded officemates. Get it at the Maker Store.
Posted by kaden |
Jan 12, 2008 12:00 AM
Makers |
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January 11, 2008
Shovercraft - Best of Weekend Projects
Homemade hovercrafts + shuffleboard = shovercraft!
mp4 | hd | youtube | blip | itunes | pdf
While Bre takes a break, you get to revisit the best of Weekend Projects!
Get your motors running, put your safety helmet, ear protection and safety glasses on, steady your fire extinguishers and prop open your first aid kit... Now you're ready for he ultimate in diy sports - Shovercraft! Combining all the thrills of a personal hovercraft with the targeting challenges of shuffleboard, shovercraft is the ultimate in frictionless fun!
Go download the instructions and make your own. I can't wait until people start posting their hovercrafts to the make flickr pool!
Of course if you subscribe in itunes, the videos get downloaded automatically for you, no muss no fuss. You can browse all the Make: videos on blip.tv and youtube at your leisure!
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jan 11, 2008 08:00 AM
MAKE Podcast, Weekend Projects |
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HOW TO - Make a color sensor from a reversed LED and Op amp
David writes -
One of the first lessons that an electronics student learns is that an LED provides light from current flow. But, did you know that an LED put in backwards provides current flow from light? Yes! It's true.HOW TO - Make a color sensor from a reversed LED and Op amp - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 07:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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DIY Tilt sensing mouse
Here's a great DIY tilt sensing mouse made with an Arduino - [via] Link.
Related:
Arduino @ MAKE - Link.
Get started with Arduino with the MAKE guide! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 06:00 AM
Arduino, DIY Projects, Electronics, Open source hardware |
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Making synthetic holograms with a CNC mill
Doc writes in -
Making lo-rez holograms on a CNC - Figured you guys might get a kick out of this, as the fellow not only made his own CNC mill (including using homebrew laser interferometry to determine how flat the table is, and anodizing it himself) but has recently been experimenting with CNC engraving.Making synthetic holograms with a CNC mill - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 05:00 AM
DIY Projects, Imaging |
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Hexagram shirt
Zazaziza writes -
We’ve put together a wearable randomness generator and display that, by way of a simple gestural interface, shows hexagrams from the Book of Changes (I Ching).Hexagram shirt - [via] Link.The Hexagram shirt was inspired by and conceived to fit into the dystopic universe of Philip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle, a novel depicting what the world would have been like during the 1960s, had the Axis won WWII.
In the book, the U.S. west coast is a colony of Japan, whose rule and influence has permeated and dominated Californian society for years. The Book of Changes has become the mainstream method, for Japanese and Californian people alike, to take important decisions in life.
Whenever someone has a choice to make, that person takes out three little coins that are shaken and tossed on a surface several times, the resulting heads and tails data is then translated into one of the 64 hexagrams that comprise the Book of Changes.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 04:00 AM
Arts, Wearables |
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HOW TO - Make fireballs
Here's a cool video on how to make fireballs, catchy music too.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 03:00 AM
DIY Projects |
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TV-B-Gone tampon case
I had some extra real estate in my tampon case, so I assembled my new TV-B-Gone kit inside. I pulled out the button and aimed it slightly downward, so it can be activated by items on a table like the base of a wine glass or silverware, for going incognito in a restaurant. - Link.
Related:
TV-B-Gone kit at the maker store - Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 11, 2008 02:30 AM
Culture jamming, DIY Projects, Electronics, Open source hardware |
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Spider chip!
Spider chip from MAKE Flickr photo pool member Sephirot82 - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 01:00 AM
Electronics |
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Giant white glove
The white glove tracking project has an interesting outcome, Michael Jackson meets Mickey Mouse... -
On May 4th, 2007, we asked internet users to help isolate Michael Jackson's white glove in all 10,060 frames of his nationally televised landmark performance of Billy Jean. 72 hours later 125,000 gloves had been located. wgt_data_v1.txt (listed below) is the culmination of data collected. It is released here for all to download and use as an input into any digital system. Just as the data was gathered collectively it is our hope that it will be visualized collectively.Giant White Glove - Link (video) & more + gallery of others (with source!).
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 11, 2008 12:00 AM
Arts, Culture jamming |
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