DIY Wii gun
Package designer Chung Dha writes in about his clever use of plastic to convert a Wiimote into a more ergonomic gun shape for some games. He’s made his template available for download, too! – Link.
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REMINDER: MakePhilly – Sunday, January 20th
Reminder! MakePhilly is today! – The next meeting of MakePhilly (http://www.makephilly.com) will feature guest speaker Don Miller (also known as NO CARRIER) who creates fast paced, colorful visuals for live music events and interactive art installations by hacking 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) consoles with custom programmed cartridges. Don will share his DIY approach to […]
LED Cube from Make: DC/Dorkbot DC workshop
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-2385134211642243&hl=en http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-764443478703123180&hl=en We didn’t get a chance to finish our LED Cubes at the Make: DC/Dorkbot DC workshop in the two short hours we had, so folks have been finishing them at home. Here’s a couple of vids of Mark Boszko’s test out his cube. He also includes the Arduino code with his animation sequences. […]
Little Heart Needle Case Tutorial
Make this adorable little felt heart needle case by Michelle of Studio 259. It’s the perfect little case to hold needles, scissors, and straight pins! Link. (PDF)
Make:NYC Meeting 3 – Thursday, January 31st, 6:00PM
The next Make:NYC Meeting 3 is Thursday, January 31st, 6:00PM – Back from holiday shenanigans and even feistier than before! Make:NYC is gonna turn up the heat this winter. The fourth Make:NYC Meeting includes: Seminar: Mastering Pipe Mechanics and Assembly (6PM) This seminar covers using home improvement store variety pipe and fittings to incorporate into […]
TV-to-Bar Makeover
Alpine Butterfly recently wrote in to tell us about her recent makeover project: she turned an old cabinet-style TV into a swanky cocktail bar! Visit her blog for all the details. Link.
DIY IR glasses
MAKE FLickr photo pool member Collin writes – After viewing Johnny Lee’s head tracking demonstration using the Wii hardware I had to experience it for myself. I had a pair of LED safety googles lying around and decided it was time to put them to better use. DIY IR glasses – Link.