Up periscope
Gunk on Floor (where do people get these names??) put together a great Instructable on making a spy periscope – it’s a classic kid’s project.
Instructables
HOW TO – Turn broken speakers into a snappy media cabinet
This is a good idea for those giant speakers when they (eventually) break beyond repair, or found in the trash — turn them in to a nice media cabinet!
Breadboard VU meter
Here’s an Instructable on building a breadboard VU meter around the LM3916 (or LM3915/LM3914) dot/bar display driver chip. We even get treated to the pounded out volume units of that ’80s Siouxsie & the Banshees classic “Peek-a-Boo.” LM3915/LM3916 VU Meter
Laser Tattoo
What do you put in a laser cutter when you know you have precious little time with it left? The answer is anything BUT your skin. Blinded by the love of the laser, the folks at instructables laser etched themselves. This is a very bad idea, and even without reading the personal account of the […]
HOW TO – LED Pants
Ever say to yourself, “Oh no, I just got spaghetti sauce on my LED pants, and I can’t wash them!” Well instructables user Louise Johnson has a solution in her step-by-step on washable LED pants.
Learn how to make woodblock prints
Instructables member ‘rbanks’ has a great tutorial on making and printing your own woodblock prints. I have always wanted to do this, but sadly never have. If you are willing to put down the soldering iron for a minute, check out making your own woodblock prints.
Robot’s day out video
From the instructable on making a robot costume with LEDs, here’s a video of a robot’s day on the town in San Francisco. Dare I say the folks at instructables have waaay too much fun at work? Nah, I’d never say that, because we enjoy ourselves just as much. (Thanks, Randy!)
