Hot off the press iTunes 9.1 (not in software updates) but a download on Apple’s site - it now supports “books” since the iPads are making their way around the globe. I have a Kindle and I like it, but I might go iPad if I can’t search text on all the “Kindle” apps (Mac, PC, iPhone) for another week.
So far the update just added my audio books to “books” and it also added an enhanced podcast I made, but it’s not displaying it properly now, interesting… more later. Might need to do some hacking, it’s unclear what the iBooks format is - a plain ole’ PDF is not in the “books” section, and that bothers me, but it appears using something Calibre and converting it to ePub works…
19-year-old German Lego fan Kevin Walter used CAD program LDraw to ‘build’ this awesome starship. If actually built the model would be 13′ long by 11′ wide by 5′ high and use 274,350 bricks. See Walter’s Flickr page for more renders. [via Brothers Brick]
Looks like the folks over at cellbots.com have been keeping busy. The truckbot has been souped-up with neon green acrylic and voice commands. This project just keeps getting better with age. Who doesn’t like dirt-cheap cloud controlled flat pack smartphone robots?
This "ible" is going to show the process of making a tent in
20 (about) minutes. With a few easy supplies: paracord, a tarp, and
trees. supplies and tools You will need: Para cord (I actually
didn’t have enough paracord, so I supplemented with used hay twine) A
tarp (painters plastic will w… By: oldanvilyoungsmith
This instructable will show you how to temporarily lock a standard,
internal door from inside or out, using a minimum of 4 feet of cord (and
a padlock if you are locking the door from the outside) although for
ease of use, a large paper clip and some sort of hook and a keyring can
be added. Attach… By: The Skinnerz
A fashionable walking cane to complete your Victorian/Steampunk/Goth
get-up. Bring out the DIY dandy in you! I used ready-made parts,
which make it a bit more expensive - especially the ornament, which
counts for 2/3 of the cost. However, if you can find an old ornament or
door-knob, this proje… By: A a r t
Mobile Manufacturing Unit — This corporate factory tours the country, setting up in cities for a few months at a time. As the population welcomes a new source of goods, jobs and manufacturing techniques, it is celebrated as an event.
Self Replicating Street Stall — The street Genie can print any product you might think of, including a working copy of itself.
UK tech artist/designer David Bengué sent us this awesome piece, commissioned by the EPSRC as part of the Impact! exhibition at the Royal College of Art.
The factories are coming to town! They are moving away from the unseen fringes, and into our cities. Advances in micro-scale engineering point to a global scale revolution where local, disposable factories produce hi tech goods at our very doorstep. What shapes might this new way of “making things” take within our urban landscape ? From garage-workshops to circus-like temporary structures, from street vendor stalls to vagabond encampments, this project explores the factories of the future and what our relationship to them might be, with the exciting prospect of taking back ownership over our production tools.
A commenter on this morning’s letterpress dice printing post pointed me to this amazing video for British band Fujiya & Miyagi’s song “Ankle Injuries,” which is, apparently, animated from still photographs in which each individual frame has been built as a mosaic from a field of variously-colored and -rotated dice. [Thanks, Pete!]
When you buy a p8tch, you get a velcro-backed waterproof patch, in one of several cool designs, bearing a unique QR code. You also get a unique password that lets you log in to the system’s website at p8t.ch and specify what URL you want your patch to redirect to. You can stick it on anything and direct folks who scan it wherever you want, and when you want to use it for something else, instead of having to generate a whole new code, you can just change the re-direct URL online. A clever product concept and an awesome inexpensive gift.
Turn Old Scarves Into Cuddly Plushies At Craft Bar!
Craft Bar with Etsy Labs at MOCFA continues! Each month we feature an original, easy to follow project, designed to guide and encourage you. For those who prefer a less-structured craft experience, we also offer a free-form Stitch and Bitch area where you can start a new project, or work on an existing one.
Join crafter extraordinaire Katy Kristin as she teaches you how to take old sweaters, donated by Crossroads Trading Co. and Buffalo Exchange, and turn them into cute and cuddly plushies or upcycled cup cozies! April’s CRAFT BAR is free for students, and will feature live music from local favorite Allie Simpson. Take inspiration from the gallery and the store while you explore the creative process, socialize, and enjoy refreshments.
Fee is $5 (for non-students) which includes one free beer, admission to the gallery, and supplies for the craft. Resident Crafter Amelia Strader will be doing the Etsy Virtual Lab at 1 PM on April 1 - be sure to check it out if you can’t make it to CRAFT BAR!
Craft Bar at MOCFA
Thursday April 1, 2010 6-8pm
Museum of Craft and Folk Art
51 Yerba Buena Lane
San Francisco, CA 94103
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