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August 9, 2014
7 Awesome Backyard Builds
If you’re privileged enough to have a backyard, especially one without excessive deed restrictions, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about building something there. After all, you are reading Make’s website! You could buy a playset kit from your local hardware or toy store, but what’s the fun in that? […]
August 8, 2014
Mobile Solar Power Plant
Doomsday preppers, hoarders, take note… Electrical power can go down at any time due to natural disasters, overwhelmed power stations and, of course, various apocalypses. Still, in those times, some of the more thrifty individuals turn to gas powered generators to keep their frozen burritos cool and their favorite shows […]
Popcorn Covered Volkswagon
Does your car need a new paint job? Have you consider skipping the paint and reaching for the popcorn instead? That's what a student at The Braunschweig University of Art in Germany seems to have done to a Volkswagon.
Make: Believe – Building Weapons for 2K’s “Evolve” videogame
It all started with a phone call from a buddy over at 2K: “Do you know of anyone who can build four real-world props from an upcoming sci-fi videogame?” I quickly replied, “Are you talking about Evolve?” Before he could even finish saying “yes” I was already talking about how […]
Hillhacks – Hacking and Making in the Himalayas
Hillhacks is an event that I’ve been working on with CCC for the past year. It’s a two week workshop/conference/temporary hackspace in Dharamsala, India in the Himalayan foothills and anybody is invited to join. Immediately following the event is the Dharamsala International Film Festival so attendees can unwind and enjoy a […]
A game controller that’s mondo customizable with Lego and Android
Strange Meadowlark’s Lego/Arduino Game Controller is a collection of off the shelf parts and surplus that fit together perfectly.
The Bathtub Becomes Automated and Arduino-Compatible
raptor_demon creates an automated bathtub controller using Atmel ATmega328P microcontroller with Arduino compatability. Wireless water temperature sensor housed in a rubber ducky
August 7, 2014
Scranton What? The Maker City!
The CALL FOR MAKERS is now open for the Scranton Mini Maker Faire at Johnson College 10/4/14. So why Scranton? Scranton is well known. i.e.: “The Office” Michael Scott and his assistant Dwight famously rapped “The Electric City” in NBC’s ‘The Office’, the TV show that made Scranton, PA famous. Now Johnson College […]
100-Year Art Project to Grow Books from Saplings
As we trudge closer to living in a totally paperless society, the idea of reading a book printed on paper made from actual trees is becoming more and more of a novelty. So, imagine what a revelation it might be to read a book printed on actual paper in 100 years?
EDM Duo Epoch Rises Creates LED Wall as Awesome as Their Music
When most think of electronic dance music (EDM), flashy lights are sure to come to mind. Electronic music duo Epoch Rises went a step further and designed an interactive LED panel that responds to music as it’s played. Get your old school rave bracelets out of the freezer – […]
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