Just in time for Father’s Day, make Dad’s sleeves glow with light up power button cufflinks: Sophisticated. Modern. Open Source. Gorgeously machined aluminum with a subtle pulsating LED. Perfect for Father’s day or for that geek who loves technology and needs to get dressed up for a special event. Welcome to the future! This is […]
I’m so taken with this folding tripod camp stool tutorial from my online crush, Wood and Faulk: Have you seen modern folding tripod stools? They are ugly as sin and your grandpa would be ASHAMED if you bought one. With the help of some hefty dowels, a little hardware and a piece of leather or […]
In anticipation of Father’s Day (this weekend!) we’re offering this review of Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun. We think the book is, well, fun, and we think you’ll agree. And as an added bonus, we’re giving MAKE readers a free, downloadable PDF of one of the book’s projects, the really fun NERF Dart Blowgun. Enjoy!
I’ve really been enjoying Susan Beal’s Modern Log Cabin Quilting book, so when I decided I wanted to make a case for my dad as Father’s Day gift to celebrate his new iPhone, I took my inspiration from her camera case pattern and decided to quilt a holder.
So close, but so far :( I know that other drivers and development software for Kinect are available on the Web. Can I use the Kinect sensor device with these other drivers or software instead of the SDK Beta? No. Use of the Kinect sensor device is subject to its own warranty and software license […]
Wow! This video lives up to that classic “How it’s Made” episode about Styrofoam, except this one reduces contributions to landfills. Look inside the Ecostar recycling facility in Wisconsin to see how plastic bottles are recycled. [via Core77]
Creating unique signs is a great way to personalize your wedding venue, and also give guests the information they need to find your ceremony! Krylon Chalkboard Spray Paint can help you upcycle all kinds of bad thrift store art into custom signs. Details like this can be costly, but if you do-it-yourself, every penny you […]
