We've had some requests on exactly what do the pushpins do. So, we added videos for two of them. Push Pin 1 (Masher Point) Push Pin 3 (Chisel Point)
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Liquid Metal to Make Stretchable Electronics The elastic tech has huge potential for wearable tech, mobile devices, and even electronic "smart clothing." |
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New Material Inspired by Geometric Patterns Inspired by the intricate geometries and repetitive patterns found in Islamic art, researchers at McGill University developed a material with new properties. (Via ZME Science) |
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Kinematic Petals Dress debuts at MFA | Nervous System 3D kinematic dress inspired by petals, feathers and scales (Via Creative Applications). |
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Marble Machine A gigantic marble machine making music using 2000 marbles (Via Wintergatan) |
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A soldering iron out of BIC gas lighter Interesting idea, maybe not that great in terms of safety though..(Via MrGear) |
We've had some requests on exactly what do the pushpins do. So, we added videos for two of them. Push Pin 1 (Masher Point) Push Pin 3 (Chisel Point)
We've been trying to Make Something Useless Useful since 2012. In order to do that we've been donating a percentage of past sales of the Useless Box to Plan Canada. In year 2013 $5,000 went to Plan Canada' Gift of Hope School Construction in Honduras.
We've just got in our newly-machined RW2 hubs & tires - and they're better! Instead of the old 1/8" axle hole that didn't quite fit the GM11a-14a series correctly (they were too loose), these new ones fit perfectly with their 3mm hole!
It's snowing here. Here's the proof - a ruler measured with another ruler, reading about 7" depth of (what used to be) snow. It's a massive invasion of snowflakes, and they don't seem too friendly. The amount of snowfall we are experiencing now can prevent anyone in their right mind from being outside. And the […]
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