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December 10, 2014
BioBrainstorming: A Biomimicry Tool
Biomimicry finds models in nature--organisms and ecosystems--that are doing what we want our designs to do. BioBrainstorming is a technique for quickly finding lots of potential models. It involves first asking the right question, based on function, then looking on AskNature.org, going for walks outdoors, talking to biologists, and other techniques such as looking on Google Images and other photo sites. 
Maker Faire Africa 2014 In Pictures
Maker Faire Africa wrapped up this weekend with an incredible turnout. The event was held at the Sci-Bono Discovery Center in Johannesburg. As you can see in the slideshow above, supplied by Omar Soubra, there was a very wide variety of attendees and fun was had by all. Filed under: […]
Milk and Honey Soap
As an engineer, I tend to gravitate towards the mechanical and electrical posts for Make, but all of us (hopefully) use soap. Some days, like when doing preventive maintenance, engineers need quite a lot of it, and possibly even a new set of clothing. In the video below, you can […]
December 9, 2014
Review: EZ-Robot Six and the EZ-Builder Software
EZ-Robot has developed an impressive set of products. They lent me one of their robots to evaluate. Come check it out.
A Beautifully Made Rocketeer Rocket Pack
If you remember the film The Rocketeer, there’s a good chance that you wanted a Cirrus X3 Rocket pack. Unfortunately, a working model isn’t availalble (yet), but Valor Design made one that could almost convince someone that it could take off. From the pictures, it looks flawless. If you’re considering […]
Interview with OctoPrint’s Gina Häußge
From part-time project to full-time job, we talk to the creator of OctoPrint, a wireless solution for managing your 3D printer.
Ralph Baer, Video Games Pioneer, Passed Away at 92
The passing of a maker icon. Ralph Baer, inventor of the first video game console, passed away at the age of 92.
A 3D Printed Centrifugal Puzzle Box
If you’re tired of giving gifts that are easy to open, why not torture entertain the recipient with a present inside of this 3D printed puzzle box by Alex Maund? Of course, if the recipeint happens to have a hammer around, he may find an alternate solution, but the trick […]
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