MAKE Magazine and Instructables.com's Blog, page 802
February 12, 2014
DiResta: Pirate Chest
In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy fashions himself the pirate chest to hold all his loot. 
Tying the (Turk’s Head) Knot — How I Made an Engagement Ring
My tools: a pool cue, pliers, and some T-pins. My goal: a one-of-a-kind engagement ring.
For Your Next Project, Shop Surplus for Affordability and Creativity
Join Andrew Ratcliff and Mike O'Toole on a tour of CTR Surplus in central Ohio, a recycler of "obsolete computers and medical equipment" that has grown into a 30,000 sq. ft. re-use warehouse.
An Idea That Bubbled Up
Inspiration for innovative and more environmentally sustainable designs are all around us. Humpback whales have inspired quieter, more efficient industrial fans, wind turbine blades that work in lower wind speeds, and a way of catching fish without undesirable by-catch. Biomimicry works best when we approach nature with a sense of wonder and start asking questions.
New Project: Heart Shaped Talking Valentine
Add a personal touch to your Valentine's gift, combining craft and electronics to make a wonderful heart shaped box with your own voice greeting.
February 11, 2014
Big New Hobbies for Little Hands in the Maker Shed
Banish idle hands from your home or classroom with some awesome new robotics kits for Makers-in-training. Whether youngsters are interested in solar energy, programming with Arduino, or beginning electronics, The Maker Shed has kits to entertain and educate. Rainy day blues are no match for a compelling new hobby! Consider Sphero […]
Building a Better Robot
On designing LEO, the walking, talking 3D printer When I began writing the first draft of the LEO the Maker Prince story, I was excited about the opportunity to create fictional robot characters. As the star of the show, the LEO robot would come to life through words and illustrations, […]
MAKE Magazine and Instructables.com's Blog
MAKE Magazine and Instructables.com isn't a Goodreads Author
(yet),
but they
do have a blog,
so here are some recent posts imported from
their feed.
