Dec 30th, 2008

Benheck’s PC Mod Pick of the Day - The Works of Jeffrey Stephenson

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Today’s mod pick of the day celebrates a single artist - Jeffrey Stephenson. His PC mods are generally made from wood and other retro materials and look quite awesome.

Let’s take a look at some of the ones I found the most intriguing, shall we?

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Dec 30th, 2008

Arduino ProtoShield from “Household” Items (<5$)

Posted by Blogsnapper at 01:12 am

I love my Arduino. It got me into, and hooked on, microcontroller programming. I

also like the expandability that shields provide. My Arduino can be a GPS Locator

one minute, and be connected to the web the next. There’s also a kit that lets you make your own shields.



That last option always bo…


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Dec 30th, 2008

HOW TO - Recycled Bottle Cap Trivet

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I really like this idea for a recycled bottle cap trivet–the bottle caps are enclosed and connected with crochet. I’d imagine the metal can help keep your drink warm while it sits, and I like the colorful look.

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Dec 30th, 2008

How To Make A Tuxedo Bib

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How to make a Tuxedo Bib



Watch the Episode here:



Materials:

Fabric Scissors, Fabric, Ruler, Pins, Pencil, 4 Buttons, Iron-on (one side) Interfacing, Iron , 2 small pieces of Velcro, Sewing Machine, Downloaded Pattern from Threadbanger.com, or Burdastyle.com



Step 1



1. Measure and cut 2 pieces …


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Dec 30th, 2008

HOW TO - Gift Card Presentation Box

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If you’re looking for a fun way to present gift cards during the holidays, Heather Bailey comes to the rescue with a free download for this beautiful gift box project.

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Dec 30th, 2008

ASUS EEE PC Touchscreen Install

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If you have a Asus EEE PC and wish it had a touchscreen you are in luck! For about $50 you can install one.
"what your going to need.
7" USB Plug-n-Play Touch Screen Digitizer for Asus Eee PC 701 UMPC Laptops $37.50usd
Super Mini Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter Dongle $4.50usd
Super Mini Retractable Metal Stylus with Strap$1.95usd
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Dec 30th, 2008

DIY Needlecraft Hoop

Posted by Blogsnapper at 01:12 am

A quick and easy way to re-use plastic containers for small needlecraft projects.



Supplies

*Clean, dry, plastic container of appropriate diameter (smaller is stronger).

*Sharp Utility knife

*Good scissors



The Cuts



use utility knife to cut along the inside of the lid

*top-down for safety and accur…


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Dec 30th, 2008

Warmer winter cycling

Posted by Blogsnapper at 01:12 am

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Probably only a mockup, but such a wonderfully weird idea that I wanted to share. From Momentum:

Iron Saddle
Who hasn’t suffered from ‘cold butt’ while riding in winter, at least in the northern parts of the continent?… A battery, a 12 volt iron (without steam option) and voila! Toasty Buns! And of course if you are truly nimble you can iron your clothes while you ride.

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Dec 30th, 2008

Planetary Gear Business Card

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If you are looking to impress you can make a cool Planetary Gear Business Card. If that isn’t for you then have a look at this circuit board business card or this metal business card that belongs to the Woz.
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Dec 30th, 2008

Circuit supper

Posted by Blogsnapper at 01:12 am

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I love the funny and characterful scenes that Lenny & Meriel manage to capture with their Sparebots sculptures — like this dude, obviously ready for a bellyful of button cell.

Sparebots

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