LED Scroller Counts Down to Maker Faire
As you may have noticed, the Call for Makers for Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 is now open, something we’re very excited about around these parts. Garrett Mace is also looking forward to Maker Faire, so...
Making More Makers (and Why It Matters)
In the lead-up to tomorrow's Dale Dougherty/MAKE segment on "The Next List" program (Sunday, 2pm EST), CNN has posted an article by Dale entitled How to Make More 'Makers' - and Why It Matters....
DIY Hardware-Based Freelance Time Tracker
Our friend Raphael Abrams from NYC Resistor needs to track the hours he works as a freelancer but none of the solutions out there work very well for him. He therefore decided to make his own hardware-...
Name This Six-Legged Walker Toy
This video has been making the viral rounds today. It's a sneak preview and a draft promo video for a six-legged robotic toy in development at Wow! Stuff. And the toy is definitely a wow....
How-To: Sharpen a Chisel (When You’re Serious About It)
“Spirit is the sword and experience the sharpening stone.” – Arab Proverb This moment of zen brought to you by Instructables user carlbass. [Thanks, Carl!] More:Make: Projects — Restore a Vint...
NEWS FROM THE FUTURE – Drones Over U.S. Get OK By Congress
See my previous article with drone predictions "Predictions For 2012 – Add Yours!". And post up the comments, drones for all over the US skies?...
Kit Guide Kudos
A MAKE reader named Aaron emailed me today and wrote: Mark, I picked up the Make Special Issue: Ultimate Kit Guide today. After gleefully devouring its packed pages, I felt that it was important to th...