How-To: Build a synthetic aperture radar from $240 of junk
Ever wish you could build a radar system like the ones used on space missions and spy satellites?
Month: June 2010
Twilight Inspired Wedding
This confession is going to make me seem dated, but I’m more of an Anne Rice kind of vampire girl. That, however, does not mean that I’m not totally charmed by the details in this Twilight wedding. Each piece of this wedding from HostessWithTheMostess is beautifully inspired by the books- from the flowers to the […]
Maker Faire Detroit eTextile Fashion Show + You!
If you’re in the midwest and create fashion-electric wearables, sign up to show in the eTextile Fashion Show at Maker Faire Detroit! Lynne Bruning writes: As technology becomes ever more interwoven with our daily lives, innovative means of interface blur the lines between computers, textiles and fashion. Maker Faire and Lynne Bruning come together to […]
Weekend Project: Double Pendulum
Build a simple device that exhibits chaotic behavior and makes an excellent science project or conversation starter. Thanks go to William Gurstelle for the original article in MAKE, Volume 22. To download The Double Pendulum video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Double Pendulum article in MAKE Volume 22 or you […]
Weekend Project: Double Pendulum (PDF)
Build a simple device that exhibits chaotic behavior and makes an excellent science project or conversation starter. Thanks go to William Gurstelle for the original article in MAKE, Volume 22. View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE magazine for other great projects you can do over the weekend.
MAKE Magazine featured on Good Morning America
I have to admit that it’s very rare for me to have the TV on in the mornings. However, today while I was making my first of several cups of coffee, I had ABC on in the background. There was a segment about the best Father’s Day Gifts.
Father’s Day tool giveaway, sponsored by Leatherman
Over the years, there are few tools I’ve reviewed more often, or with more enthusiasm, than the Leatherman. I’ve had one on my belt for decades, and I bet many of you wear one too, or at least have one close at hand. As I’ve pointed out countless times before, if you want to understand […]
