After a disturbingly storming early morning, things calmed down on the grounds and inner recesses of The Henry Ford, as makers began to prep in earnest, kids descended from the area for a little educational preview, and Make: Live geared up for its 5:30 webcast. And then came Happy Hour, a chance for staffers and makers to meet and greet. And tomorrow, the magic happens, as the Greatest Geek Show on Earth gets underway.
Continue ReadingOver the past few months, my friend Bertrand and I have been working on a game console, the PIX-6T4, which is powered by a Netduino Mini. The console is designed as platform for learning digital electronics and C#: we’re in the process of writing a book covering all aspects of building the console, how its […]
Continue ReadingJesyka D’Itri Marés took a birdcage that was decoration at her wedding and made it into a chandelier. Clever! It might look good lined with something semi-transparent, like rice paper, that would diffuse the light of the bare bulb.
Continue Reading5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Things About… is a new profile series on Craft. I started by posing the questions to our very own staff. As soon as you’ve learned everything there is to know about us, I’ll turn the tables and shine the spotlight on you! But why wait for me, when you can […]
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Using your mind to shift gears…
Continue ReadingCurbly has a killer wood wall sculpture made by Liv and Jeff McMillan as seen in their house tour over on Apartment Therapy. Bringing the outdoors into your interior home design is always welcome in my book and this project is a great way to do so. More: How-To: Wood Wall Hanging How-To: Paper Cherry […]
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The makers at i3Detroit prepare for the Power Racing Series at Maker Faire Detroit 2011. They hope to defend their title and take the trophy back home. More info: http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/3343
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