Twinkle toes! Make LED ruffles to customize your shoes in this CRAFT tutorial by Becky Stern. This easy soft circuit project can get you started in wearable electronics and uses the LED Sewing Kit available in the Maker Shed. Check out the full step-by-step: http://makeprojects.com/Project/LED-Shoe-Clips/1178/1
Learn to whip up some pants pocket reflectors to gain visibility for night cycling. Becky Stern shows you how: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Pocket-Reflectors-for-Cycling/755/1
If you don’t like the way boxy unisex t-shirts fit, Becky Stern shows you how to mod your t-shirts into a flattering shape that you’ll actually wear. Go to http://bit.ly/hUDjjG for project details.
I want to make a Soma Cube (a kind of puzzle, which you can read about here) for my kids (and myself). But I’m having a hard time making accurate wooden cubes from 1-inch x 1-inch wood sticks. I tried using a miter saw but there is too much error. I know it is possible […]
Tomi‘s halftone was created with 3,774 holes drilled at a rate of around one per second by a DIY CNC 2. [Via Ponoko]
How’d you like to spruce up the place a little bit without breaking the bank? Check out furniture maker Nicola Golfari’s “P.3” armchair made from hardware store-sourced parts. Built using chrome plated round tube, an anti-fatigue mat, and some zip ties, this easy-to-assemble lounger will add a touch of modern to any decor.
Looking for some fun microcontrolled bot builds to get started on this weekend? Here are five project ideas with full build instructions on Make: Projects, from the simple One-Hour CoasterBot to the more complex but super cool Yellow Drum Machine shown above.
