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December 18, 2013
I [heart] The Art of Tinkering
We at MAKE love The Tinkering Studio at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, so when we heard that its directors, Karen Wilkinson and Mike Petrich, were going to capture their community of artists and engineers ("Tinkerers") into the pages of a book called The Art of Tinkering, we couldn't wait to get our hands on it. And you know what? They have exceeded my very high hopes for what they'd create.
Can’t Find the Right Music Controller? Don’t get Mad, get Livid!
MIDI controllers have long been a staple of electronic music, but there hasn't been a great way for you to build your own... until now. The Maker Shed has teamed up with Livid Instruments to bring you the Builder DIY lineup of MIDI controller kits. Let the creativity begin!
MAKE’s 3D Printing Book for Kids: LEO the Maker Prince
The first kids’ book on 3D printing from MAKE is now available. 3D printing isn’t magic, but if you sit some kids down in front of a 3D printer, you’ll swear it’s not of this world. LEO the Maker Prince: Journeys in 3D Printing brings its own magic to kids.
Shed Picks: Fun Robot Kits for Kids
Kids do love them some robots, even the littlest kids. So I'm shopping for robots this year and the Shed's got 'em — check out these four super easy kits suitable for kids younger than 10.
December 17, 2013
DIY Hacks & How Tos: Glowing Treasure Chest
We have all seen movies and TV show where someone opens a treasure chest and the treasure inside is so shiny that the container is glowing as soon as it is opened. I thought that this would make a great effect for Christmas presents. So I made a small treasure chest with a built-in light that turns on when it is opened. The lights are activated by a normally open momentary switch.
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Glowing Treasure Chest
We have all seen movies and TV show where someone opens a treasure chest and the treasure inside is so shiny that the container is glowing as soon as it is opened. I thought that this would make a great effect for Christmas presents. So I made a small treasure chest with a built-in light that turns on when it is opened. The lights are activated by a normally open momentary switch.
New Project: How to Use LEDs to Detect Light
Since an electromagnetic telephone receiver can double as a microphone, can a semiconductor light detector double as a light emitter?
Gifts for the Electronics Whiz, Geek, Nerd, Wonk, Ace, Pro, Babe, or Stud in Your Life
Take it from one who knows: this stuff is awesome. Even if you have no idea what it does or why anyone would care.
2013′s Notable Maker Books
I get to read a lot of the books that I help create, but I also have to contend with a constantly-growing list of books I plan to read... when I find the time.
The Women Behind the Wright Brothers
The Wright Brothers could not have invented the airplane without the involvement of two key women in their family.
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