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29 Aug 14:52

Marcel Duchamp's Chess Set as downloadable 3D...

by NOTCOT



Marcel Duchamp's Chess Set as downloadable 3D Prints! As digitized by artists and makers Scott Kildall and Bryan Cera as "ReadyMake"

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29 Aug 14:49

Forget the Shortest Route Across a City; New...

by NOTCOT



Forget the Shortest Route Across a City; New Algorithm Finds the Most Beautiful! Interesting research coming from Yahoo.

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25 Aug 14:19

Faux Taxidermy Felt Piñata Skin Rug

by Andrew Salomone
Faux-Taxidermy-Felt-Piñata-Rug-1If piñatas were actual animals, their skins would certainly make beautiful rugs.

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25 Aug 14:19

How-To: Concrete Modular Geometric Wall Planters

by Andrew Salomone
modular-wall-planter-3If you like rearranging your plants, then these modular geometric wall planters are for you.

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03 Jun 05:56

How to: Make friends, the Alfred Newton way

by Maggie Koerth-Baker
In an attempt to befriend Charles Darwin, zoologist Alfred Newton sent the author of Origin of Species a diseased partridge foot. It worked. (Thanks, Missy Covington!)
03 Jun 05:50

The Hand-Embroidered Canvas Books of Candace Hicks

by Andrew Salomone
candace-hicks-1A hand-written letter is always a nice gesture, but this series of a hand-embroidered books by Candace Hicks are absolute works of art.

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03 Jun 05:42

Jim Bachor’s Pothole Mosaics

by Andrew Salomone
bachor-pothole-1Artist Jim Bachor give new meaning to the term "street art' with these mosaic pieces that literally become part of the street when installs them in potholes.

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26 May 07:36

New Project: TRS Drawbot

by Sean Michael Ragan
title-003-black-cord-no-flashTurn tunes into 'toons with a robot arm controlled via headphone jack.

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20 May 18:42

Decor Inspiration: Cross-Stitched Crocheted Footstool Cover

by Haley Pierson-Cox
rosehip_crocheted_footstool_cover_01I love both crochet and embroidery, so this lovely cross-stitched crocheted footstool cover is right up my aesthetic alley!

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20 May 18:31

Pancake Bot Draws Edible Makey Art

by Anna Kaziunas France
Pancake Bot serves up a tasty tower!Maker Miguel Valenzuela's goal is to inspire kids to get into technology, and learn about programming and food manufacturing.

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28 Apr 17:40

Michiel Cornelissen's 3D-Printed ZooM Lampshade Expands from a Small Build Envelope

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3D-print-happy designer Michiel Cornelissen is at it again. To create his clever ZooM lampshade, Cornelissen has adopted the trick we first saw Sklyar Tibbits messing around with, where you print something small and made out of interlocking pieces that can then be stretched out to occupy a greater volume. In this case, gravity does the work for you.

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Created as a programmable object in generative design software, ZooM has a structure created from hundreds of repeating elements that together form a series of interlocking spirals.
3-d printing allows this pentagonal lampshade to be manufactured flat and completely assembled; folded out, it's flexible like a textile, while maintaining its form like a rigid product. The semi-transparent structure shields the bulb's glare, while transmitting light efficiently.

Cornelissen is selling them in two sizes, a 20-cm and 28-cm version. And as cool as it looks in blue, at press time it was only available in black or white.

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28 Apr 17:35

Archibot: The Plan-Printing Roomba for Architects and Contractors

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The Roomba has made all of our lives easier from cleaning up after us to serving up some much-needed laughs moonlighting as "DJ Roomba." Someday soon you may be seeing a similar looking robot make an appearance in the world of architecture. Designer Han Seok Nam is looking to cut down on labor costs and up efficiency with his design, Archibot. The mobile printer works with in-room sensors to print uploaded CAD files that signify different construction points and plans right onto the floor of a work area.

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The recently patented Archibot has been designed to recognize where building elements such as doors and walls need to be built. The printed plans can be compared to larger print-outs, making them easy to interpret and cross-check for both architects and contractors. Check out the video to see how it all comes together:

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27 Apr 19:28

Egg Carrier - I made it at TechShop

by pgarrow
This is a simple egg carrier. I made it at TechShop Pittsburgh!This egg carrier helps me get my eggs home from the market without breaking them.It is made from 4 inch solid PVC drain pipe and 4 inch end caps.This pipe is sold in ten foot lengths, with a female flange at one end. Trim Factory End ...
By: pgarrow

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27 Apr 18:27

Alseda wall storage

by Rosandra

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From footrest  to wall  toy storage. Just remove the damaged banana fiber and hang on the wall.

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26 Apr 20:45

Lego Family Portrait

by Meg Allan Cole
lego fam portrait-2Use Legos for a fun and whimsical spin on the old school family portrait.

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26 Apr 20:44

Personalized Postcard Pillow

by Andrew Salomone
Personalized-postcard-pillow-1If you've ever wanted to send someone a message that they can snuggle up with, then take a look at this made-to-order Personalized Postcard Pillow from Etsy seller OliveHandmade.

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26 Apr 20:37

Cross-Stitched Microbes

by Andrew Salomone
cross-stitched-germs-1Even though we can't see them, microbes are all around us. Luckily, quirky crafter Alicia Watkins has made a series of cross-stitched microbes that you can purchase and hang in your home so that you can look at microbes all the time!

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26 Apr 20:29

Handmade Krang Belt Buckle

by Andrew Salomone
krang-belt-buckle-1Christopher Genovese brings pragmatic design and 80's nostalgia together with this chic Krang Belt Buckle.

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26 Apr 20:28

Crocheted Snail Cozy

by Andrew Salomone
snail-cozy-2Obviously Katie Bradley, creator of Crocheted Tortoise Cozies, has a keen sense of humor. So it's not surprising that she's following up those whimsical innovations with this equally offbeat Crocheted Snail Cozy.

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26 Apr 20:28

How-To: Plastic Bottle Cat Planter

by Haley Pierson-Cox
brudiy_plastic_bottle_cat_planter_01Crafty cat ladies, take notice: Turn a plastic bottle into something truly adorable with this plastic bottle cat planter tutorial!

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26 Apr 20:27

Little Free Libraries

by Haley Pierson-Cox
bookriotcom_little_free_library_01Variations on free, community-run libraries have been around for just about as long as books have been widely available to individual readers, and the whole idea of Little Free Library--and other organizations and personal efforts like it--just warms my lit-loving heart.

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26 Apr 20:27

A Crocheted Unicorn Mask for a Dog

by Andrew Salomone
unicorn-dog-maskIt probably took a lot of loving patience for Ravelry user Hiroko Fukatsu to crochet this unicorn mask for her dog, and it probably took a lot more of it for her dog to pose for pictures in it.

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26 Apr 20:26

How-To: Faux Cross-Stitch Rose Sweatshirt

by Haley Pierson-Cox
studsandpearls_faux_cross-Stitch_sweatshirt_01Love big, bold embroidery? Get the look without the floss with this fun faux cross-stitch rose sweatshirt tutorial!

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26 Apr 20:25

Recipe: Concentric Sphere Planet Layer Cakes

by Haley Pierson-Cox
bakecrumbs_planet_layer_cake_01For those of you who've been dreaming of baking an awesome planet-inspired cake of your own, the wait is over: CakeCrumbs has released this step-by-step tutorial for making your own concentric sphere planet layer cake!

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26 Apr 20:25

How-To: Peel Apples With A Power Drill

by Andrew Salomone
Screen Shot 2014-03-31 at 6.54.48 PMChef Jasper van Ramshorst demonstrated this ingenious method of peeling an apple using a power drill, now all we need is a tutorial for cleaning up apple peels!

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26 Apr 20:23

How-To: Banana Dolphin Snacks

by Andrew Salomone
banana-dolphins-1Liberate some playful dolphins from their fruity husks with this brilliant Banana Dolphin Snack tutorial by Luz's Unique Creations.

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26 Apr 20:18

How-To: Secret Door Bookcase

by Andrew Salomone
diy-secret-door-1Add a little mystery and intrigue to your domicile with this fantastic Secret Door Bookcase tutorial by Instructables user makendo.

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26 Apr 20:18

Yarnbombed Benches at San Francisco Ferry Building

by Andrew Salomone
sf-ferry-building-yarnbomb-1These fantastic yarnbombed benches appear to be understandably flustered over missing out on the beautiful view behind them from the San Francisco Ferry Building.

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10 Feb 19:17

How-To: Concrete Heart Necklace

by Andrew Salomone
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יכולה להיות מתנה נחמדה לאנה

concrete-flowers-necklace-tutorialEven someone with a heart of stone would surely appreciate this lovely concrete heart necklace tutorial by Fall For DIY.

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10 Feb 08:13

קורס בניית והטסת רחפנים

by Yoav Argov

 בואו להיחשף לעולם המדהים והמתפתח של בנייה והטסת רחפנים!

רחפנים הם כבר מזמן לא סוד צבאי שמור או סצנה בסרט מדע בדיוני.

בשנים האחרונות אנו רואים רחפנים  בשימושים שונים ומגוונים: מצילום אתגרי לצילום אירועים ונוף, מענף הבנייה והנדל"ן ועד שירות משלוחים למקומות שונים בעולם.

הטסת רחפנים לא מיועדת רק אנשי מקצוע, היא גם כיף אדיר וממכר!

בקורס נלמד את עקרונות ההטסה והשליטה ברחפנים, הרכבה, בנייה ושימושים שונים ואת כל המרכיבים הדרושים לתחזוקה והפעלת רחפן משלכם.

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מבנה הקורס

הקורס מורכב מ-9 מפגשים בני שעתיים המחולקים ל:

שיעורי תיאוריה

מפגשי הרכבה ובנייה

מפגשי הטסה וטכניקות שליטה

 

מה מקבלים בסוף הקורס

הרחפן שנבנה יהיה בתצורת קוואד (4 מנועים) עם יכולת שהיה באוויר של כ – 10 דקות, ויכולת נשיאת משקל של כ- 400 גרם (מצלמת גופרו+ גימבל) מבוסס על טייס אוטומטי בקוד פתוח (ארדוקופטר) הנשלט משלט וממחשב בדיוק כמו מזל"ט אמיתי.   מפרט מלא של הרחפן ניתן לראות בתחתית העמוד.

אודות המרצה

גיא מדור- מייסד ומנכ"ל חברת סקיילנס, חי ונושם רחפנים, בעל רקע צבאי ואזרחי בתחום וגולש קייטסרף בזמנו הפנוי.

לפרטים, שאלות וכל מידע נוסף אודות הקורס והרחפן – guy.skylens@gmail.com

 

קהל יעד

צלמים, חובבי טיסה, מייקרים ואוהבי טכנולוגיה, אנשים מכל הגילאים המעוניינים להיכנס לעולם הרחפנים, בין אם כתחביב או כמקצוע. אין צורך בידע מוקדם. ציוד: על המשתתפים להביא מחשב נייד לשיעורים לצורך תרגול.

עלות

עלות הקורס היא 4,500 ₪: 200 ₪ דמי רישום דרך עמוד ה-מיטאפ שלנו והיתרה במזומן, צ'ק או העברה בנקאית.

שימו לב כי מספר המקומות מוגבל ולא נוכל לשמור מקום למי שלא נרשם דרך  ה-מיטאפ.

עלות הקורס כוללת את כל ערכת הרכיבים, חומרה וציוד הרכבה ובנייה.

להרשמה- http://www.meetup.com/XLNXLN/events/164221222/
כדי ליצור תהליך לימודי רציף, לא ניתן להגיע למפגשים בודדים. לאחר הרשמה ותשלום ניתן יהיה לקבל החזר במהלך השבועיים הראשונים כפי שקובע החוק. הקורס יפתח בהתאם לרישום של כמות משתתפים מינימלית.

bloomfield

netanya

לפרטים נוספים ניתן לפנות אלינו ל

yoav@xln.org.il

לנוחיותכם, מצורף מפרט הרחפן אותו בונים ומקבלים בקורס:

שלדה, מנועים, בקרי מנוע, פרופלורים, רגליים, דמפרים-

http://www.rctimer.com/product_1074.html

מכסה הגנה לטייס +gps ומצפן-

http://www.rctimer.com/product_1017.html

טייס אוטומטי –

http://www.rctimer.com/product_971.html

סוללה

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9501__Turnigy_3300mAh_4S_30C_Lipo_Pack.html

מטען

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7028__Turnigy_Accucel_6_50W_6A_Balancer_Charger_w_accessories.html

ספק מחשב

שלט + מקלט

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html

סוללה לשלט

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16529__Turnigy_2650mAh_3S_1C_LLF_Tx_Pack_Futaba_JR_.html

קונקטורים לסוללות

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9194__EC5_5mm_Connector_Pair_.html 

וולקרו לסוללות

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9374__Polyester_Velcro_Peel_n_stick_adhesive_side_V_STRONG_1mtr_.html?strSearch=velcro

מחזיק סוללות

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__12243__Battery_Strap_300X20mm_Black_4pcs_bag_.html

buzzer

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18588__Hobbyking_2_8S_Cell_Checker_with_Low_Voltage_Alarm.html

שרינקים

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__3831__Turnigy_3mm_Heat_Shrink_Tube_BLACK_1mtr_.html

לד ירוק

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14287__High_Density_Waterproof_LED_Flexible_Strip_Green_1mtr_.html

לד אדום

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14286__High_Density_Waterproof_LED_Flexible_Strip_RED_1mtr_.html

מודם טלמטריה

http://www.rctimer.com/product_834.html