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Game Burger Advance

by Kirsty Lockhart April 12, 2019

Love Hultén specialises in crafting one-off and limited run retro-inspired games consoles, arcade machines and other electronic toys. His most rece...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, Electronics

Diffraction Grating Kaleidoscope

by Kirsty Lockhart March 14, 2019

$Diffraction Grating Kaleidoscope$

Playing with a kaleidoscope was always a lot of fun as a kid, but when was the last time you picked one up and gave it a spin? If you're anything l...

Posted in Arduino, ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, MATERIALS

Laser cut Acrylic and Wood Inlay Flowers

by Kirsty Lockhart February 28, 2019

Since getting his Glowforge laser cutter, MichaelMikkelson has been making some absolutely beautiful projects, occasionally sharing tutorials on so...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, MATERIALS

Cheeseborg

by Kirsty Lockhart February 15, 2019

As their electromechanical design capstone project, Taylor Tabb, Evan Hill and Mitchell Riek built a fully automated grilled cheese maker dubbed Ch...

Posted in Arduino, ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, Electronics, Experiments, Prototyping

Track Buses in Real-Time With This Display

by Kirsty Lockhart January 09, 2019

With his wife's shop situated right by a busy streetcar stop, Mike Heavers wanted to build a live bus schedule sign to enable customers to more com...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, Electronics, Prototyping

Acrylic and Resin Christmas Tree Candle Holders

by Kirsty Lockhart December 19, 2018

Wanting to finally get to grips with resin pouring, David from Make Something recruited Evan and Katelyn to help by recreating his childhood Christ...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, Seasonal Holidays Projects

Kitronik Christmas Fair

by Kirsty Lockhart December 15, 2018

Are you feeling a little lacking in the DIY Christmas decorations department? Kitronik have you covered this year with their Christmas Fair display...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, BBC micro:bit, Electronics, Seasonal Holidays Projects

It's Not Terry's, It's Mine!

by Kirsty Lockhart December 05, 2018

We may be a bit late to the December train over here at Smoke & Mirrors HQ, but this super simple Christmas tree advent calendar is certainly g...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, Seasonal Holidays Projects

The Witcher's Alchemy Chest

by Kirsty Lockhart November 29, 2018

As a huge fan of The Witcher series, Rob of Further Fabrication was inspired to create his own version of Geralt's wooden travel chest. Set in a me...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS

Laser-Cut Box Loom

by Kirsty Lockhart November 16, 2018

Typically a back-strap loom user, Matthijs Witsenburg's wife found it impractical to use whilst also having to chase after their kids; so she asked...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, TOOLS AND UTILITIES

Acrylic Stained Glass Window

by Kirsty Lockhart October 17, 2018

Paying tribute to famed Canadian musician Gord Downie, the people over at Trotec Canada have made this beautiful laser-cut acrylic stained glass wi...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, MATERIALS

Mini LED Desk Lamp

by Kirsty Lockhart October 09, 2018

Providers of a multitude of laser-safe materials, Kitronik also provide a range of electronic components and mini kits, along with a host of tutori...

Posted in ARTS & DESIGN & CRAFTS, Electronics, TOOLS AND UTILITIES