Tacit: A Haptic Wrist Rangefinder
Tacit is a wearable system that translates the distance to anything you aim your hand toward into pressure on your wrist. The closer the object, the greater the pressure. Sweep...
Posted by Steve Hoefer
Epoxy Projects
Brilliant Buckles
Personally, I prefer art that has a function other than hanging on a wall. I look for various ways to incorporate my photographs and collages into everyday items — items...
Posted by Jenifer Bryan
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LED Throwies
Make and toss a bunch of these inexpensive little lights to add color to any ferromagnetic surface in your neighborhood.
Posted by Graffiti Research Lab
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“Glengarry” Brass Balls
My friend Ed and I love quoting from the movie Glengarry Glen Ross, especially the plot-inciting speech by Alec Baldwin’s character, in which he informs a veteran sales team that...
Posted by Paul Spinrad
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Treasure Finder
Who hasn’t dreamed about owning their own metal detector and searching for buried treasure, or at least a few dropped coins? In this project, we will build a metal detector...
Posted by Steve Hobley
Categories: Electronics | 8 Comments
Yellow Drum Machine
Build a funky little free-range drumbot that roams, makes beats, and samples.
Posted by fritslyneborg
Categories: Robotics, Music | No Comments
Time-Lapse Movie Setup
We’ve all seen time-lapse movies that seem to speed up the world around us. The effect is very compelling, making processes that normally occur at a rate too slow to...
Posted by Ken Murphy
Categories: Photography & Video | No Comments
Yobot: Arduino Yogurt Maker
I’m lazy. My impatience often leads me to botch important steps when I make yogurt. So to get better control over the fermentation process, I made a crockpot thermostat attachment...
Posted by Chris Reilly
Categories: Food & Beverage, Arduino, Health | 4 Comments
iPhone Keyboard Stand
Make a Plexiglas stand that works with an Apple Bluetooth keyboard and iPhone. Plus, it doubles as a carrying case.
Posted by Tnorth
Categories: Computers & Mobile | No Comments
LED Hula Hoop
Wire a hoop to put some sparkle in your swivel.
Posted by Brookelynn Morris
Categories: Craft, Electronics | 2 Comments
Surprise Top Hat
Spook your friends with this monster-popping trick hat!
Posted by Dug North
Categories: Electronics, Home | No Comments
Solar Tracking Platform
Use a solar-powered motor and a shade to follow the sun, maximizing its energy.
Posted by Thomas Hughes
Categories: Energy | No Comments
