Maria writes– You may recall that I put together a little exhibit called “The Power of the Prototype” for the MakerFaire last May. Finally, I had a chance to revise + reprint the book (it sold out), and make it available on-line here. It’s a cross section of various stages/types of prototypes from a diverse […]
Tonight, our friend (and previous host of Weekend Projects) Bre Pettis, will debut a new show on the History Channel called “History Hacker” so I asked Bre to do a guest post here on MAKE, enjoy! My show, History Hacker, will be on TV tonight! It’s is all about exploring our technological history by hacking […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr pool member Gergistheword built this fine piece of pinewood derby racing track and had group car-build event. Great idea for a gathering – the creative car names are not to be missed – Pinewood Derby on Flickr Pinewood Derby Kit Back-to-School Sale – 10% off every order, free […]
Damián Ortega’s “Controller of the Universe” uses a variety of hand tools suspended as if frozen in mid-explosion. Evoking the human response to – DUCK! – Damián Ortega @ White Cube – Will the Revolution Be Museumized? @ NYTimes
There have been a lot of “lifestream” services popping up lately that aim to collect all of your Web 2.0 meanderings and assemble them into a slightly less schizophrenic view of your online life. It’s a great idea, but the downside is that most of these are closed source and externally hosted, so you are […]
This Sunday, September 28, Erasmus P. Kitty will play host to the most splendorous Great West & Railroad Square Handcar Regatta & Exposition of Mechanical and Artistic Wonders, aka The Handcar Regatta. The good doctor promises fun & frolic, song & dance, grace & beauty, and wonderful eccentricities. And free balloons for the kids! (Okay, […]
Mikey writes… It had been suggested to me months ago that denim can make a pretty good filter for waste oils. Since I am trying to reduce my filter costs both in the obtainment system and under the hood I thought I would cut up some old jeans and try out the theory. I am […]
