MAKE Asks: Maker Inspirations
Make: Asks is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.
Year: 2012
The Inebriator Cocktail Machine
The Inebriator is a sweet Arduino-powered cocktail machine. Cool, right? Interestingly, there is a twist where the creators are declining to reveal a BOM or source code, and there’s a minor fracas on the site in comments. This is certainly their right, but it seems an oddity in this era of open source hardware. Or […]
How-To: DIY Cat Maze
Youtube user billybrowne made this maze out of boxes as a thoughtful gift to his cat, Rufus. He began to resent me due to painful ear drops to fix an infection. I would return from work and he would run from me! Now the ears are better I wanted to do something to show my […]
DIY Digital Photo Filter
This idea for homemade DIY digital photo filters couldn’t be simpler, but it’s a great way to add some flair to your shots without having to use Photoshop (or Instagram!).
How-To: Hand-Carved House Stamps
I’m really digging the look of thick, bold hand-carved stamp prints—they’re perfect for so many creative projects, especially journal covers and wall art! If you’re looking for a great intro project for your own stamp carving, check out this hand-carved house stamp tutorial (with printable template) from Elsie at A Beautiful Mess. I love making […]
Phone-Controlled Robot Arm
Darren built this robotic arm for a high school project. it can be controlled either via Bluetooth using a smartphone or via IR using a TV remote control. So how did the idea of a robotic arm come to me? Well, the first thing I remember is our chemistry teacher (!) coming to me yelling […]
How-To: Halloween Crates
I like Halloween decorations with a more vintage-y feel, so this Halloween crate tutorial from Heidi at My Paper Crane caught my eye immediately. These cute and spooky crates would be absolutely perfect for keeping candy at the ready for trick-or-treaters!