NYC Resistor’s phooky built a punchtape reader to read some old punchtapes. After an initial attempt, he built a new reader: This time I used proper phototransistors and IR LEDs I scrounged up around the space (thanks, Miria and Raphael!). Because they’re 5mm in diameter (and the spacing between channels is only 2.54mm), I had […]
Squirrels and Curls posted the pattern and instructions for making this clever adventure dog backpack so that you can make one for the littlest hobo in your life.
As someone who shares the hobby of making robots, I really have to look up to Dave Shinsel, who has come up with some truly impressive designs. His robots have appeared in Popular Mechanics and on the cover of Servo Magazine. He has also competed in RoboMagellan, a challenging contest that tests a robot’s ability to navigate successfully.
MAKE is excited to announce a new monthly column all about Arduino, by platform co-creator Massimo Banzi. In this month’s post, Massimo introduces the Arduino Robot!
Bust that fabric stash while adding colorful handmade details to your decorative lighting with this mini fabric lamps tutorial!
You think hackerspaces are all about Arduinos and 3D printers? Guess again! i3Detroit is holding a Bob Ross Paint Along class, where you can learn how to paint like the mighty Bob Ross of “Joy of Painting” fame: The late Bob Ross left a legacy of artistic genius and inspiration. Revolutionary paint-along tutorials such as […]
Make your own colorful patchwork shower curtain with this simple sewing tutorial!
