Best Maker Schools: University of Maryland
Makerspaces are becoming a fixture on college and university campuses. In fact, there are often multiple makerspaces on campus. At the University of Maryland, College Park, the growth of makerspaces followed a pattern I’ve seen elsewhere. Stud.....»»
Core Memory: Why We Used 60-Year-Old Tech in an Arduino Shield
About ten years ago, we designed and made an Arduino shield implementing “core memory,” a technology that was sixty years old even then. Our shield stored 32 individual 1s or 0s using magnetic fields going either clockwise or anticlockwise aroun.....»»
How To Make Absolutely Giant Skeletons For Halloween
this skeleton is probably the biggest you've seen The post How To Make Absolutely Giant Skeletons For Halloween appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Check Out The New 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers
SOLIDWORKS has announced that they have a new offering, specifically for makers! You can now get 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers, a whole suite of cloud based tools, for $99 a year. Let’s take a look at some of the awesome stuff that comes.....»»
Make Your Own Realistic Halloween Tombstone
Tombstones are a must for any Halloween lover, but store-bought ones always seem a bit underwhelming. With this tutorial and some common materials from your local hardware and craft stores, you can make realistic tombstones that would fool the dead!.....»»
Maker Spotlight: Will Gorecki
Meet Will Gorecki and his jet suit! The post Maker Spotlight: Will Gorecki appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Maker Spotlight: Karl Stamm
Meet Karl Stamm and his musical creations. The post Maker Spotlight: Karl Stamm appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Maker Spotlight: Megan Colby
Meet Megan Colby and her wonderful creations The post Maker Spotlight: Megan Colby appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Getting Started With Python on Hardware
Python in physical computing is on the rise. The post Getting Started With Python on Hardware appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Maker (Faire Producer) Spotlight: Fab Lab Tulsa
On August 28th Maker Faire Tulsa celebrated its 9th event bringing back the hands-on magic they've delivered year after year. Meet producers Fab Lab Tulsa. The post Maker (Faire Producer) Spotlight: Fab Lab Tulsa appeared first on Make: DIY Projects.....»»
Hacking 3D Printers To Add Full Color Capabilities
This very interesting approach to adding capabilities to a cheap 3d printer came into our inbox this week. Aad Van Der Geest has been experimenting with a dual extruder setup that could bring full color printing to cheap filament based printers. His.....»»
Making A Custom R/C Car, And Driving It With A Wii Fit Board
Made completely from scratch, this is a fun journey. The post Making A Custom R/C Car, And Driving It With A Wii Fit Board appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
How to Animate a Sloth Puppet
Kinetic artist Jim Polk created the mechanisms to animate a three-toed sloth puppet, giving it a head that can turn and eyes that blink. The post How to Animate a Sloth Puppet appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
University Makerspaces 1: Generating Student Buy-in
Part 1 of a series on growing and running university based makerspaces The post University Makerspaces 1: Generating Student Buy-in appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Maker Spotlight: Miguel Angel Espinola Lopez
First and last name Miguel Ángel Espinola López Where are you located? Paraguay What is your day job? art with recycled materials Do you attend a makerspace/fablab/hackerspace? Yes, Nano Guaraní Instagram | Facebook What ki.....»»
How To Make Perfect Copies of Objects By Casting Them In Resin
Learn tips and tricks to making resin duplicates of items. The post How To Make Perfect Copies of Objects By Casting Them In Resin appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Unnecessary Invention: Junk Mail Shredder (And a Surprise Make: Cameo)
This junkmail shredder that mounts adjacent to your mailbox. The post Unnecessary Invention: Junk Mail Shredder (And a Surprise Make: Cameo) appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Maker Spotlight: Whitney Knitter of Knitronics
Meet Whitney, an FPGA Guru The post Maker Spotlight: Whitney Knitter of Knitronics appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Tutorial: Painting The Mandalorian Armorer Helmet
How to get that perfect faux hammered look like the Armorer from the show Mandalorian The post Tutorial: Painting The Mandalorian Armorer Helmet appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
My 15-Year Quest to Make the Ultimate DIY Coffee Roaster
One man's 15-year quest to build — and rebuild, and rebuild — the ultimate DIY coffee roaster The post My 15-Year Quest to Make the Ultimate DIY Coffee Roaster appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»