In response to Collin’s DIY iPad stylus video, I-Wei created his own version that’s even simpler to build, using a metal-tipped mechanical lead holder as the conductive barrel (and the same type of conducting foam for the nib). I love that he was able to repurpose his favorite (all-metal) lead holder that he hadn’t used […]
Reminder: The Ann Arbor Mini Maker faire is only a few weeks away, so if you are planning to exhibit you should sign up soon! The Faire will be held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 5th, 2010. See you there! Note that this event is different then Maker Faire Detroit, which […]
We have just one week to go in our school year, and the kids are already making big plans for hitting the pool most every day this summer. We always have to lug loads of gear with us, so I’m forever in search of the perfect pool/beach tote that can not only accommodate all our […]
Make a creepy ghost phone that brings back the sounds of the dead. Thanks go to Greg MacLaurin for the original article in MAKE Volume 16. To download The Ghost Phone video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Ghost Phone article in MAKE Volume 16 or you can see it in […]
Looking to take a break from tinkering on your latest project this weekend? Here are some fine maker events to check out, from The Maker Events Calendar.
Make a creepy ghost phone that brings back the sounds of the dead. Thanks go to Greg MacLaurin for the original article in MAKE, Volume 16. View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE magazine for other great projects you can do over the weekend.
Probably everybody who’s involved in creating Maker Faire, presenting at Maker Faire, or attending Maker Faire, has a special moment or two that sort of encapsulates the experience or becomes the icing over the whole experience. Each year, I like to share some of those stories. Above is MAKE editor and Maker Faire founder Dale […]
