Galaxy Family Travelers
The kids love when we do doughnuts.
Tilt Beam / Rechargable Wood Light
Tilt Beam is a solid block of white oak turned into a solar rechargeable light. A sunny day charges a super capacitor that never needs to be replaced…at least, probably not in your lifetime. Tilting the block over turns an LED light on. Tilt it back up to turn it off. A charge provides around 30 minutes of light.
Personalized Laser Etched Cheese Boards
Toothpaste BEAM Pummer
I used the cap of a toothpaste bottle on the bottom of my pummer as a stand. This pummer has two LEDs that charge during the day and pulse into the night. The circuit uses a 2.5 volt 10 Farad super capacitor for power, which should have a longer lifespan than a battery. My old pummers continue to tirelessly operate after almost a decade.
Here's a link to a PDF we worked with Make magazine on if you're interested in learning more or building one: Pummers Dude! (PDF)
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Published in Design Solare
Our BEAM robotic creations were featured in an Italian book about solar design and applications. These little robots have been published in books and magazines from five different countries now. Unfortunately, our whole collection was lost in the mail. If anybody sees one in the wild let us know.
Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas Giclee Prints
Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas are visionary and some have already begun to be realized. Some are simple and some are extraordinary. After all, it’s the thought that counts.
BEAM Single and Dual Engine Vibrobot
BEAM Vibrobots use pager motors to move. I used what's known as a BEAM "solar engine" (Type 1 "FLED" variety), pager motors, solar cells, paperclips, and some heat shrink to build a couple of Vibrobots this weekend.
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Miniature Compass Necklace
Remove the cork and pin. Fill the necklace with water and put the cork in. The metal is magnetized and should point toward the center/top of the necklace.
May she never lose her way home.
Free Download - Switch Repeatable Vector Pattern
The repeatable switch pattern is inspired by Run Off Energy - An Ordinarily Extraordinary Idea.
Download it here: Switch Pattern EPS
Beautiful/Decay : Future Perfect
We've just received our copy of Beautiful/Decay's latest book whose theme is "Future Perfect". Of course we like the future and are excited to have a couple of our Noetical Succession photos included in the book.
Free Download - Cloud and Wind Repeating Pattern
The following pattern was inspired by work in our Ordinarily Extraordinary poster series. Download the free repeatable pattern below.
Download it here: Cloud Air Pattern EPS
Pecha Kucha Night Poster Design
Poster for Pecha Kucha Night Chicago Volume 12. More info at www.pecha-kucha.org.
Kim and Zach at Poptech's Creative Reuse Workshop
We had the opportunity to participate in Poptech's Creative Reuse Workshop last week. First of all, we'd like to thank Poptech, Make Magazine and Ebay Green Team for helping to bring everything together. We were able to get makers of all ages together to build their own BEAM vibe robots. The turnout was fantastic and Kim and I were impressed with the creative output.
Transmission
Transmission is a series of prints based on a tower that can amplify thought energy to be used as a power source.
The Crane Operators
Late in 2001, one of our first collaborations was born. The Crane Operators remains an unfinished online comic book. The project allowed us to bring costumes, photography, 3D, and storytelling together for a unique online experience.
