As part of the Open MAKE/Young Makers program at the Exploratorium today, there will be a live webcast starting at 1pm. From the “MAKE at the Exploratorium” page: Open MAKE is a monthly program at the Exploratorium, in collaboration with MAKE magazine and Pixar Animation Studios, to highlight the tools, techniques, and ingenuity of local […]
Kindle Unswindle — how to remove the DRM from your purchased books… This Kindle hack relies on a few Python scripts to remove the DRM from books already purchase via the Kindle Store. The scripts, of course, require Python to be installed; the hack also uses the Kindle for PC application so you’ll need to […]
Elizabeth Carls of Works with Fiber has some great photography tips for crafters. I love her Tip #6 and it’s something I do all the time: Take lots and lots of photos. Once you have something set up take several shots. Move in a little closer and shoot some more. Move out a little further […]
Calling all wheel freaks, go-kart aficionados, bike builders, skateboard modders, soapbox specialists, trailer tinkerers, and vehicle hackers! Wanna get published in MAKE magazine? Here’s your chance! We’ve just extended the deadline for our Karts and Wheels contest by a week. The new deadline is Friday, January 24th, which gives you two extra weekends to get […]
I like this Optimus Prime amigurumi made by Flickr user voxmortuum. So does MAKE and CRAFT Technical Director Stefan Antonowicz. Upon showing him this fine amigurumi, he said, “‘It’s over, Prime!’ [Whispered in a threatening manner by Megatron, just before he kills Optimus Prime.]”
To coincide with the imminent release of MAKE Volume 25, the Arduino issue, we’re launching an Ardunio site here on MAKE. Over the years, we’ve amassed tons of Arduino content here, offered dozens of Arduino projects in the magazine (and now on Make: Projects), and stocked plenty of Arduino awesomeness in the Maker Shed. But […]
Elka at CasaSugar shows you how she sewed an easy duvet cover and pillows –ย all for around $30! Using Ikea Snoa Flinga fabric that was only $5/yard, she was able to quickly refresh the look of her bedroom.
