Christa McAuliffe, weightless Long before I stumbled into the jobs that I do now, long before I even knew what I wanted out of my life, I wanted to be an astronaut. Nothing new there, of course — I’m going to hazard a guess that most makers at one point or another dreamed of exploration, […]
Getting Started with the Internet of Things: Rough Cuts Version
Connecting Sensors and Microcontrollers to the Cloud
I had the pleasure of leading our own take on Maura Madden’s Crafternoon earlier this week at the Henry Ford (home to Maker Faire Detroit!) as part of the staff’s annual employee meeting. More than 80 staffers showed up for the workshop to learn about how to get involved with local crafters in Michigan while […]
Have a chance at winning a bevy of goodies from the P.S.- I made this… DIY Craft Closet Giveaway .Just sign up for their newsletter for your chance to win. The giveaway lasts until February 9th. The contents of the bag include: buttons, ribbon, fabric dye, fabric markers, canvas totes, studs, leather hole puncher, feathers, […]
(Image by juhansonin, via Flickr) By Diane Gilleland The longer you blog, the more your blog will subtly change. And this is a good thing. After all, you’re always evolving as a person, so why wouldn’t this be reflected in your blog? But, as your blog changes and grows, you’ll want to make sure your […]
Matt Mets printed this hyperboloid cupcake stand on a MakerBot Thing-o-Matic 3D printer, yum!
Laboriously captured by photographer Chris Kotsiopoulos on December 30-31, 2010, from the ruins of the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Greece. Technical details at Earth Science Picture of the Day, and a more personal perspective at Chris’s Greek Sky Forum. [via Gizmodo]
