Self Head Massager #2 ft. the Orgasmatron

This is my other version. I’m actually going to go with this version for now and build this for my Mechanisms final. It’s a simple pulled system with springs using the Orgasmatron. You put your head into the box from underneath, yank on the pulley and massage away. Stay tuned for updates. Also, open to name suggestions!

Self Head Massager…mechanisms final

This is my first rendition of the self head massager. The drawing perspective are a wee bit off, my apologies. You put your head into the box and put your face through the hole. Don’t worry, there will be a cushion there and replacable tissue for sanitary reasons. Then you just stretch your arm out and turn the handle to turn the massage wheels. One for your head and one for your neck. There are springs underneath each bubble so that you don’t come out looking like someone just beat the crap out of you.

Lego Drawing Machine

I built a mechanical drawing too using linkages. It was legotastic!
Elie seems to be drawing a master piece…

Spring Catapult

Elie and I build a catapult using a spring. It’s kind of like a game…a poor game…but still a game. Put a jelly bean or an led into the little hole on the far end of the lever. Then take a hammer and hit the other side of the lever and try and get the jelly bean into the cup! It’s actually super hard. Check it out here.

Hacking Day

Hacked a cd player and a video camcorder. Pretty fun and slightly difficult. The best part was looking at soldering jobs gone wrong then fixed with tape. Awesome. Photos here.

Egg Cracking Machine

David, Che-Wei and I built a Rube Goldberg machine that cracks an egg.
check it out here.

my play house

just wanted to quickly mention my tumblr blog where I explore the world. Check it out some time!

forgot to mention…Awkward made AdAge!

i just realised i never posted about Awkward making adAge! We were on the front cover click here to check out our interview!

its been awhile…

ahhh yes….i’ve been MIA again for about a month now. What have i been up to? Well besides watching Manchester United climb the tables back to NUMERO UNO!!!! take that liverpool fans! I’ve been busy snowboarding up in Vermont, breaking my body on trying to throw myself off stupid jumps. I’ve been on vykadine, muscle relaxors and crutches for about 2 weeks and now i’m good to go. I saw ESG live @ LPR a few days ago which rocked!! Some crazy booty shakin by some of the lovely ladies of Emerald Sapphire and Gold. I’ll be posting some footage on my flickr if you fancy a gander. I also finally checked out the DreamHouse on church st. which was uber cool. I will have some photos and footage of that on my flickr as well. I took a nap in that dream house and even stretched my limbs a bit. I enjoyed Mark Price’s show at GlowLab gallery, which was very interesting. By the off chance I stumbled upon the permanent installation of Walter de Maria’s: The Broken Kilometer on west broadway! It was amazing. His work has been on display for over 30 years in Soho. His other piece, located on Wooster St., is called The New York Earth Room It’s not advertised and you would never think there was something totally awesome behind a door just walking down the street. My roommate and I only went in because we liked the door! I tried to sneak a photo but alas I was shut down, which is a shame because it was mesmerizing. The space is incredible but sadly will possibly be forever unavailable. Last but not least…Obama is finally President! Go 2009!

ITP NIME Show 2008: Smoogling

i had some circuitry problems but all is well.
Introducing Smoogling…Expression through sport!

Featuring Smooglers:
Matt Young-basketball
Meredith Hasson-volleyball
Jason Krugman-soccer
Stella Kim-lacrosse