Build the Monochron Clock Kit
In this episode of Sylvia’s Super Awesome Mini Maker Show, Sylvia builds the Monochron clock kit. Pick yours up in the Maker Shed: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKAD17&Click=37845
Month: September 2011
QR Code scavenger hunt at RI Mini Maker Faire this Saturday
Thom Nichols is building a mobile QR Code scavenger hunt for the RI Mini Maker Faire based on QuiRk: A Cross-Platform QR Scavenger Hunt Game, which he launched at this year’s Wooly Fair.
We’ll be hiding QR Codes all over the RI Mini Maker Faire. If you find them all, you’ll be entered in a (free) drawing to win one of three awesome prizes, which we’ll be announcing soon.
How-To: Roast Coffee with a Popcorn Popper
I assumed that coffee roasting required large, expensive machinery and considerable training. But a few weeks ago, I heard about a way to roast coffee using a hot air popcorn popper. I gave it a try and found out it was fun and very easy.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Things About Fresa
I love that so many of our readers have been sending in their links to their 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, profiles! This week, we are featuring Fresa! One Project you are Particularly Proud Of: 1. My wedding dress. I spent months planning and making it. It was definitely the most enjoyable part of the […]
ETFLED: Wireless Flexible Wearable Display (video)
Erik Johnson made these flexible, wearable LED panels. The animations are controlled over wifi with a mobile device, and Erik brings light-refracting glasses with him to show off the trippy fireworks-like effects. He fit in perfectly in the dark hall filled with luminescent projects at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011. Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast […]
Help The Open Source Hardware Summit!
Folks, the Open Source Hardware Summit still needs some sponsor support. ANY ONE can sponsor the summit and every bit counts. If you enjoy the wonderful world of open source software and hardware PLEASE considering supporting the summit!
Amazing Crafty Cakes
This weekend’s Sunday Sweets on Cake Wrecks highlighted some truly amazing craft-themed cake. Yarn baskets, sewing machines, notions and more are beautifully represented in edible form. See their full post for all the cakes. Have you seen any other cool crafty cakes? Or, better yet, have you made any cool craft-themed cakes? Related: Crafty Cakes […]
