Triangles
I just looked outside and there are some strange triangles forming on bodies of water. This is very concerning. Should I call the authorities? I guess I should check…
Read moreDrawbot hangar
I made up a hangar for my drawbot. I figure this prototype should be easy to transport and install so I can bring it to Modlab and other venues. I…
Read moreSpool for drawbot
I wiped up some disks on Sketchup and then cut them out on CNC mill. I glued them together using craft glue. I used an 1/8th inch shaft dremel bit…
Read moreFireworks with Nikon point and shoot
Whenever I see cool stuff like lightning or fireworks I grab my camera and try to get a shot. Here’s a fireworks attempt from afar. Not very good. But I’m…
Read moreWhy I want wireless on some of my projects
Drawbot: I was thinking that it would be fun to have a drawbot installation that could pick up its jobs from a queue on the internet. That means that the…
Read moreMicheal Jackson Moonwalk
I was never a fan of Micheal Jackson but the second aniversary of his death is coming tomorrow. He really popularized the moonwalk. So I found a couple of examples…
Read moreOther Drawbot projects
I now have an arduino/MotorShield running with a couple of steppers so I need to mount the spools on the steppers and write the code to start drawing. There are…
Read more3D printing with sand using the sun!
Andrew Plumb was raving about this in the ArtEngine listserv. This is a crazy-awesome idea and amazing performance art to boot! Markus Kayser – Solar Sinter Project from Markus Kayser…
Read moreAdafruit Motor Shield Kit for Arduino
Today I was thinking about a drawbot type machine so I went to my parts bin to see what sorts of steppers are there. I found two nice ones with…
Read moreDrawbot using Cartesian method
I’ve got a drawbot on my drawing board. I was thinking of having a Cartesian version that would not rely on gravity to keep line tension. My theory with this…
Read morePaper rolls
I’ve been looking at paper rolls for a couple of different applications. Interestingly they have some rolls at Ikea. There is also some sort of tracing paper sold on rolls.…
Read morePorta-Desk
I came across this while looking for something else (the way I discover most things that make me happy). I really like this! I think this could easily be made!…
Read moreKnitting
Not the sort of thing I’m into but I can be coaxed with the right project. Check out these knitted computer usage systems. Imagine the advantages of this! -Privacy…
Read more16mm Linear bearings
Okay, I’ve received my first batch of linear components to be used for the Marauder DIY CNC project. 16mm unsupported rail and linear bearings came from VXB. Very nice stuff.…
Read moreTraveling Wave Guide
Physics types and collectors eat your heart out. I managed to get my own TWT tube. These are used in high powered amplifiers such as radar and satellite communications. Why…
Read moreTire
Is your tire supposed to look like this? I was tooting along the road and suddenly lots of noise. Could this be the problem? Blog this! Digg this post Recommend…
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