LED Ring Brings the Bling
We’ve seen our share of light-up jewelry over the years, but for some reason — probably power — it’s almost always earrings or necklaces. So when we saw [ROBO HUB]’s …read more Continue reading LED Ring Brings the Bling
Category Archives: wearable hacks
In New Doctor’s Office, Stethoscope Wears You
The medical professional wearing a stethoscope is a familiar image, but Northwestern University wants to change that. Instead of someone hanging an ancient device around their neck to listen inside …read more Continue reading In New Doctor’s Office, Stethoscope Wears You
Building Penny’s Computer Watch From Inspector Gadget
When you help your bumbling Uncle Gadget with all kinds of missions, you definitely need a watch that can do it all. Penny’s video watch from Inspector Gadget has a …read more Continue reading Building Penny’s Computer Watch From Inspector Gadget
Take the Tedium Out of Fabric Cutting, Make the Laser Do It
Fabric must be cut before it can be turned into something else, and [fiercekittenz] shows how a laser cutter can hit all the right bases to save a lot of …read more Continue reading Take the Tedium Out of Fabric Cutting, Make the Laser Do It
Arduwatch Design Study Is Compelling Concept for DIY Smartwatch
Smartwatches are a battleground these days, with smartphone manufacturers vying to have the prettiest, sleekest, and longest-lasting device on the market. Meanwhile, DIY efforts continue to improve in sophistication as …read more Continue reading Arduwatch Design Study Is Compelling Concept for DIY Smartwatch
2023 Halloween Hackfest: Flickering Pumpkin Pin Is Solidly Built
Now first of all, [Steph] grants that you can already take your pick of several LED pumpkin badges out there on IO. That’s not the point. The point is that …read more Continue reading 2023 Halloween Hackfest: Flickering Pumpkin Pin Is Solidly Built
These DIY Super Headphones Take Sound Seriously
[Pete Lewis] from SparkFun takes audio and comfort seriously, and recently shared details on making a customized set of Super Headphones, granting quality sound and stereo ambient passthrough, while providing …read more Continue reading These DIY Super Headphones Take Sound Seriously
Mobile Gopher Client Brings Fossil Wrist PDA Online
Like many new technologies, smartwatches needed a few iterations before they became useful enough for the average person. Early examples were too clunky and limited to be of use to …read more Continue reading Mobile Gopher Client Brings Fossil Wrist PDA Online
Hands-Free Compass Uses Haptic Feedback
If you’ve never experienced it before, getting turned around on a cloudy day in the woods or getting lost during an event like a snowstorm can be extremely disorienting and …read more Continue reading Hands-Free Compass Uses Haptic Feedback
The ‘Scope of This Kickstarter? Ten Years.
It may have taken ten years to come through on this particular Kickstarter, but a promise is a promise. In late August 2023, backers who had since likely forgotten all …read more Continue reading The ‘Scope of This Kickstarter? Ten Years.