Via the Adafruit blog
Smell And Vibration Tests
Two-channel vibration motor test – equal-power panning (used in audio) applied to two vibration motors and controlled by a joystick
Testing different papers for asborbing essential oils for a smell-based videogame (handmade paper worked the best, bristol board the worst)
Absorbing scents overnight in a plastic bag
Testing a smell-release valve using a very small servo motor, a round valve with soft foam gasket, and controlled by an Arduino
Powers of Ten (Seam Sorted)
Experiment for an upcoming projection: the Eame’s famous 1968/77 film “Powers of Ten” with each frame sorted by pixel color using a modified seam carving algorithm
Elefant Numeric Video
From the archives – the Elefant Numeric Video (apparently having something to do with slow motion).
Ellen Fullman
Ellen Fullman describing and playing her many-string and very long instrument (wonderful wooden slide partway through).
Self-Assembly For Manfacturing
Video on Self Assembly Lab at MIT – so many amazing projects in this short video. Don’t miss the magnetic pieces tumbling into place at around 01:50.
Crop Visualization from the 1960s
Video still of crop visualization of barley and wheat from satellite imagery – created by NASA in the 1960s!
Scallop Feeding
Fantastically-trippy video of “Broodstock Bay Scallop Argopecten irradians opening up to take a look around and feed” by Kathryn R. Markey (Roger Williams University)
Paper and Stick
Slow but fascinating, via AFC.