You can get a pretty good workout walking 18-holes and whacking balls all day, but grab a cart and you can forget about that 10,000 step goal on your Fitbit. Hate the cart, but want something slightly more dangerous? Meet the GolfBoard, perfect for golfers who can’t sit or surfers who hung up the board a pair of knickers.
I was having a tough time finding my white car occasionally. I wanted to remedy that situation by having an antenna that was unique and stood out in a crowd. I settled on a Glow option as it would be a lighter color than other vehicles and “of course” glows in the dark! MATERIALS How to Make a Glow in the Dark Car Vehicle Antenna Dupli-Color adhesion promoter Dupli-color sandable primer White Plasti Dip Clear Plasti Dip Ultra Blue Glow-in-the-dark Powder STEPS Step 1: Prep the Antenna I started by simply unscrewing and removing the antenna from the vehicle so I could work on it. First, I lightly sanded the…
You know a mask of light that shoots out 50 million lumens whenever someone looks at you tends to cause temporary blindness and bouts of projectile vomit, so something at your desk that is still 1) eye-catching and 2) unique, is a must. Janis Jakaitis has a solution that will keep your 3D printer busy and your co-workers from loosing their morning donut, with a light arc customizable enough for the most unspacious of unspacious cubicles or work desks. You could go to the nearest store and buy an LED lamp, but that would be totally lame. You need to go through the joy and trouble of making your own…
While nearly every material requires some sort of a process to bring it from a raw state to a finished design, few materials demand the attention of the creator quite like glass. From the heat to the constant movement, and the teamwork often involved in creating larger pieces, the process of creating glass objects is not only sensitive but also a highly-skilled trade. Among others who have chosen glass as their medium is Chattanooga, Tennessee–based glassblower and ceramic artist Chris Mosey. Known for his original blown glass sculptures that appear to freeze liquid-like forms in a solid state, Mosey took his first glassblowing class over 20 years ago at the…
Time for another round of apps that cover the spectrum of your beloved mobile device, be it iPhone, Android or Windows! The Weekly App Smack is the best of new or updated design and productivity apps (and maybe a couple of fun ones, too) for the busy design or engineering professional and this week we have a list sure to make you more efficient. Do you have an app suggestion that has made your life easier or changed up your workflow? Let us know in the comments below or send it into tips@www.solidsmack.com. Hit it! High Dive “Help Walter break the world outdoor diving record in this pseudo–endless arcade diver!”…
Ahhh, coffee. That rich, aromatic mixture of art and science. Stray a little on bean roast or brew temp and you’re in the repugnant realm of sippin’ a day-old cup of joe from 7-11. NOT GOOD. Brew your beans at home? Well, look at you, you connoisseur of fine caffeinated beverages, you. But do your beans connect to your router and smart phone? Yeah, of course not. Not YET. You’d be surprised. There are actually a few Wi-Fi connected grinders on the market, but none are able to monitor bean freshness and alert users to replenish said beans. Well, none except the Get It Right Voltaire Smart Grinder. The secret…