Christopher Gorski wrote in to let us know that NC Near Space Research‘s balloon launch at Mini Maker Faire North Carolina was a success! NSL-6 photos came out great! We only reached about 60 kft, but we got some great space photos and several of other aircraft, which is a first for us. … NSL-6 […]
We’ve been highlighting a lot of the amazing stunts that are performed with quadrotors lately; it practically seems like these little buzzing aircraft are infallible superstars. Well, if you’re sick of them acting like the BMOC and want to see them taken down a peg, this video from UPenn’s GRASP laboratory won’t disappoint. [via Adafruit]
No longer must those looking for a giant, 14-person bicycle outfitted with beer coolers look across the Atlantic for their machines. My friend, übermaker Casimir Sienkiewicz, (it sounds just like it’s spelled) has produced the first in what I believe will be quite a few of these.
I love flags and I definitely love bunting. Nothing feels more festive than pennants for a celebration, if you ask me! You’ve probably seen some American flag bunting in your neighborhood as we get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. I wanted to make my own, but give it a twist for my house. […]
Beckie from Infarrantly Creative has a whole new take on sidewalk chalk. Her chalk spray tutorial helps encourage kids to be creative while and discouraging the epic mess that comes along with driveway drawing. Plus, it just looks like a ton of fun!
News From The Future – Robot Patient Gags When Visiting the Dentist… The robot is designed to help dental students practice, so researchers at Showa University made it as realistic as possible. That means it chokes, coughs, sneezes, moves its tongue and even gets a sore jaw. The builders worked with Japan’s leading maker of […]
Here’s a fun 4th of July dessert that will add a little “pop” for your guests. Cakespy shares her recipe for making “Fireworks” cookies with Pop Rocks.
