Sean Ragan had previously blogged a video of this cool robot. Now, courtesy of the MAKE Flickr pool, we see some beauty shots. This clever robot, built by Steve Norris, picks up small objects within a gripper consisting of a balloon filled with coffee grounds. I constructed my own version of the Cornell University Universal […]
There are about three weeks left for you to submit your solution for the MakeShift featured in MAKE Volume 24. Here’s the challenge: Hawk Rescue! The Scenario: You’re one of a group of eight intrepid girl scouts, all 11 or 12 years old, who are off on their own for a hike in a mountain […]
Make your own chocolate-covered Valentine pretzel sticks with this tutorial by Claudia of Super Ziper. The site is in Portuguese but the step-by-step photos are really clear on their own. These cute treats remind me of the Japanese chocolate-covered sticks called Pocky which I loved as a kid.
Described as “American Chopper for geeks,” this forthcoming web series applies the familiar formula of designing/building shows to computer casemodding. I’m not particularly interested in casemods, but then, I’m not particularly interested in motorcycles, cars, or home remodeling, and I watch those shows, so computer builds are at least in my wheelhouse. I look forward […]
Daddy Day Care shows you how to take empty peanut canisters and turn them into toddler-approved snack holders. A little Mod Podge never hurts anything!
Here’s a colorful card to make and send to your valentine. It features the rolled paper craft called quilling and is simple enough for children to do.
Here’s the TED@MotorCity talk that Maker Media General Manager Dale Dougherty gave last month. I love the enthusiasm Dale has for the enthusiasts we call “makers.” I also really like the idea of “playing technology” (and the power of playing technology in groups).
