strobe-o-scope

A mechanical strobe made with a toy motor and construction paper.

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tilt-shift-o-scope

A telescope that makes makes the world look like a tiny scale model of itself.

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bristleboarding!

Inspired by the Evil Mad Scientist's bristlebots, Walter Kitundu and I made a rideable Bristleboard out of a skateboard deck and a push broom.

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lantern cards

A little paper camera obscura that makes pinhole images of candle flames on the birthday cake.

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jellyfish parasol

A jellyfish parasol made from color changing LEDs and fabric on a wooden chinese parasol. The jelly inflates and sways when it moves up and down.

oscylinderscope guitar

I built a mechanical strobe into this guitar. It lets you see the strings' vibrations while you play. Inspired by the great Norman Tuck.

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