The 555 Noisemusick Kit from the Maker Shed is an fun way to learn more about one the most popular integrated circuits, the 555 timer. I had a chance to put one of these kits together a few weeks ago. It was really easy to solder, and the documentation was great. Check out the link […]
Holy Moly! Check out the photos for this selvedge upholstered chair by Jodie at Ric-Rac, who also made that fabulous selvedge dress. Thanks Lissa!
Most digital point-and-shoot cameras can shoot video clips. However, most don’t have very good onboard lighting. Even a lot of the current video cameras lack a good light source. The ProdMod Video Light kit from the Maker Shed solves that problem. I had a chance to check it out at Maker Faire and it worked […]
I am in awe of the workmanship behind these amazing quilts from artist, Luke Haynes. Luke Haynes reassembles everyday snapshots as refracted fabric visions. His museum quality quilts transcend the medium, offering warmth and comfort for our slumbering imagination. [ via NOTCOT.org ]
We’re done with upgrading our blog software on the Maker Media websites (Make: Online, CRAFT, and Make: Japan). Let us know if you encounter any problems or strange behavior (ah… here on the sites, elsewhere, you’re on your own). Thanks for your patience… The MGT.
If you remember the Google SketchUp Gingerbread House Competition, you may be interested in the new Student Bridge Modeling Competition: Are you in awe of the engineering that goes into designing a bridge? Do you have a favorite local, famous, or historical bridge you’d like to see in Google Earth? Now you have a chance […]
The BBC has an article on their site, and filed the above video, about the Maker Faire held in Newcastle, UK this past weekend. Makers meet up in Newcastle
