555 Memorial Circuit
To mark the passing of Hans R. Camenzind (designer of the 555 timer chip), MAKE reader Jim Frize freeformed this lovely little oscillating circuit as a solemn tribute. More: See all of the posts for 555 Week.
Year: 2012
Build a Custom Tremolo Effects Box
The latest addition to our Weekend Projects series is an Optical Tremolo Box. Inspired by Charles Platt’s article about online DIY guitar stomp-box communities (MAKE Volume 15, page 82, “Stomp Box Basics: Tremolo and Fuzz”), MAKE Technical Editor Sean Ragan took up the challenge of building this project. He used a cadmium sulfide photoresistor as […]
Maker Camp Goes on a Disney Field Trip
Maker Camp on Google+ is in its final week! Whew―30 days and 30 projects! It’s almost time to break camp, fold up the virtual tents, and roll up the electronic sleeping bags. But not before the final awesome Field Trip Friday! (And like all the Maker Camp Field Trips, this one is going to be […]
Video: Wampa Washcloth
Thanks to this video, you can see how to make your very own Wampa washcloth with Bonnie Burton!
Margot Tenenbaum Embroidery
We’ve posted before about Lucky Jackson’s 365 Lucky Days embroidery project, but I wanted to share with you this week’s theme: Margot Tenenbaum. The Royal Tenenbaums is a favorite film of mine, and I think she captures the despondent and angst-ridden character of Margot Tenenbaum nicely. More: Living In: The Royal Tenenbaums
Skylanders, Monsters Swoop Into Maker Camp
During our Maker Camp game design day and our behind-the-scenes tour of Toys For Bob (makers of the Skylanders), we were surrounded by some incredible toy figures.
2-in-1 Flower Pincushion
Haley is always turning it out over on her blog The Zen of Making. I am loving her new tutorial where she shows us how to make a 2-in-1 pin cushion. So practical and adorable to boot.