In Episode 4 of the Maker Hangar series, Lucas Weakley teaches us about lithium polymer, or li-po, batteries, used in R/C aircraft. Lucas covers the numbers and letters that classify these batteries, how to determine where to place the battery for balancing the plane, charging the batteries, and safety concerns.
“Profit is not something to add on at the end, it’s something to plan for at the beginning.” From the editors of MAKE magazine, the Maker Pro Newsletter is about the impact of makers on business and technology. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends. Please […]
The hardest part about featuring talented Bay Area kinetic artist Benjamin Cowden is choosing which ones of his many mesmerizingly fluid machines to show here.
Artist Andy Harman made a small edition of these super-sized macrame owls, which are up to 15 feet wide and 35 feet long, using 1 inch jute rope, bamboo, and solid oak beads.
Haley’s work on her blog The Zen of Making is always stellar and her latest series is no exception. This week she continues teaching us English Paper Piercing and shows us how to join together the hexagon flower pieces from Part 1. Precision and good taste are always a great combo in my book!
Jesse Holleran’s quirky video demonstrates a bunch of experiments he did with a 3,000-farad capacitor, including welding two pieces of metal together melting a paper clip, and electrolyzing water into oxygen and hydrogen.
This copper and cement desk lamp tutorial from Look What I Made would be the perfect addition to a minimalist or industrial office!
