A clever idea, first reported by Gareth a couple years ago: Architects are trying to figure out how to use quadrotors to haul and place individual bricks. The above link is in French; here’s a Google translation. In 2011, Gramazio & Kohler and Raffaello D’Andrea launched a pioneering project around training dynamic and robotic procedures […]
Continue ReadingBy Lish Dorset When I was in elementary school reading The Indian in the Cupboard, I was fascinated with the book’s cover art. I stared – probably when I should have been reading in class – for hours at the cupboard the figurines lived in and wondered which of my toys I’d put in there. […]
Continue ReadingIn the summers we like to freeze our grapes to make a refreshing icy treat, but I’ve never roasted them before. Here’s a way to turn sweet grapes into a savory snack that – according to Kristen at Make the Best of Everything – pairs well with blue cheese.
Continue ReadingHere are our picks for some electrified craft gadgets that will get your studio’s motor running. What are your favorite craft power tools? Leave a note in the comments below. Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread SergerA serger really takes the home sewer’s capabilities to the next level. Make professional-looking knitwear, rolled-hem napkins in a flash, […]
Continue ReadingIt’s tonight! This episode of Make: Live is another Hackerspace Roadshow, where we take you to five hackerspaces across the globe.
Continue ReadingYesterday I posted our Kitchen Gifts Holiday Gift Guide featuring Renu light switches from Leviton. Well, today you have the chance to win your very own custom Renu light switch palette to spice up your own kitchen, craft studio, etc. We’re looking to give 20 lucky winners their choice of a switch, combo switch, dimmer, […]
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Today’s kit giveaway of the Learn to Solder Skill Badge may not be as glorious as some of the other items but we’re giving you 25 of them! In addition, we are throwing in a Variable Temperature Soldering Iron so you and 24 friends can learn to solder together. It’s the perfect giveaway for hackerspaces, schools, or people that really like things that blink (a $79.99 total value.) Here is the review from the issue:
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