The Monochron, from the Maker Shed, is a completely hackable, open source clock kit that has a funky retro feel. The ATmega328 processor comes pre-programmed with a “Retro Arcade Table Tennis for Two” face but includes the Arduino bootloader making it easy to program your own custom look. The kit comes complete with all electronics (soldering required), laser cut case, and power plug.
Long about this time in the summer, I start dreaming hard about fall and winter. With day after day of 100+ degree temps, the fantasies of cooler weather and bundling up are what keep me from … well, frankly, losing my mind. I’m so glad Sarah London posted this crochet arctic scarf project to help […]
Moxie made these clever 8-bit embroideries on physcal objects for an upcomming show called, “Super I AM 8-BIT.” Over 100 artists will reimagine their 80’s gaming fantasies, delusions and secret desires via all sorts of media – painting, sculpture, plush, and even some more interactive experimentation. The show opens on August 11th, at 7 pm […]
Founded in Shikuoza, Japan in 1946, Kabushiki gaisha Tamiya was originally a sawmill and architectural lumber company that made wooden ship models as a sideline. Their first plastic model, released in 1960, was a 1/800 scale battleship Yamato. Today, Tamiya manufactures R/C sea, air, and land vehicles, robots, educational materials, and a line of modeling tools, paints, and accessories in addition to their traditional scale model line.
Brett Bara’s been hard at work on some fun how-to videos for her new book, Sewing in a Straight Line. This one for a simple one-hour skirt is a must watch. I follow a simple pattern and process to make the skirts that I wear almost every day during the summer. Grab a friend, spread […]
I’m a fan of the Mac Mini. It’s not a powerhouse, but it serves well as a media hub. I’ve tried numerous set top boxes, but nothing compares to the versatility of the tiny aluminum slab. If you’re interested in taking a peek inside one, our friends over at iFixIt have done the hard work and posted a teardown detailing some of the finer points in this new release.
Our second Maker Faire Detroit is right around the corner, taking place on July 30 and 31 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. To give you a taste of some of the awesome makers presenting at the Faire, we’re doing a series of interviews, starting today with Amy Kaherl of Detroit SOUP.
