Learn to write like an architect
I doubt they teach much of this in today’s classroom, but maybe I’m wrong. I remember having to do this back in high school, and although it’s a tedious process, the results are nice. Learn to write like an architect
Something I want to learn to do…
Austin Event: Beer Co-Op
Austin’s homebrewing culture is alive and well (pun intended), with a hoppy event tonight that includes a homebrewer’s corner: Image courtesy Brian Birzer The events are ultra-casual; here’s more information on what to expect. I hope to see you there!
On Human Manure
The above graphic is from a book that does not stink: The Humanure Handbook. Here’s a pdf version of this potential soution to water overuse. As author Joseph Jenkins notes, “a single person using a Clivus (pronounced Clee-vus) Multrum [specific type of composting toilet] will produce 40 kg (88 lbs) of compost per year while […]
Wiremap by Albert Hwang
I met Albert Hwang at The Last HOPE a few weeks back and was able to check out his latest work called the Wiremap. It’s a really ingenious way to display 3 dimensional images onto a series of suspended strings. The graphics are controlled via Processing and projected from a standard LCD projector. If you […]
Hot PCB lasering action
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Macetech shares some fast action footage from his PCB fabbing process – This is a video running at 4X speed, illustrating the etching process I’m using. The paint is removed from the copper-clad PCB in an Epilog laser cutter. After a wipedown with alcohol to remove any paint dust, […]
Build: An Electrified Zoetrope from recycled parts
This time we are going to be making a Zoetrope from a bunch of junk. What is a Zoetrope? Here is what I found on Wikipedia: The earliest elementary zoetrope was created in China around 180 AD by the prolific inventor Ting Huan. It consists of a cylinder with slits cut vertically in the sides. […]
HOW TO – make piezo crystals at home
Piezoelectric crystals are fascinating – when physical stress is applied, these materials produce a voltage. The effect can be reversed as well, apply electricity, produce a stress/vibration. Rochelle salt(potassium sodium tartrate) is an easily synthesized piezoelectric substance you can make with readily available items – 500 g (1 lb) of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)[NaHCO3] 200 […]
