A Chair That Builds Itself
This meticulous stop-motion video shows a chair that seemingly self-assembles.
Month: August 2013
“Engineer the Type of World We Want to Live In” – An Interview with Inventor Saul Griffith
The brilliant inventor Dr. Saul Griffith talks about his work in soft robotics, gives ideas on how to prepare to become an engineer, and explains why he asks job applicants to draw a bicycle, in this Aug. 6, 2013 KQED radio interview. Also, see some of his soft robots in action.
DIY Stretch Mark Cream
Expecting and new moms will love this DIY stretch mark tutorial by Adina Grigore for Well Rounded NY.
DiResta: Round Table
In each episode of DiResta, artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy creates a round table to mount on a cast iron table base he found. Check out his method for cutting a circle.
From Barbie to Badass: The Make Lab Rats Transform a Power Wheels Jeep
The incredible tale of how the Make Labs engineers created a badass go kart out of a plastic toy. And how they unwittingly released a horde of ants in the lab.
Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire Goes Down This Saturday
Rhode Island’s Mini Maker Faire is set for this Saturday, Aug. 10. For such a little state, organizers are planning a big fair to celebrate Yankee ingenuity.
First, the details: The fair will be held at the Pell Chafee Performance Center in Providence. MAKE book editor Brian Jepson is helping to organize the event so you know it’s going to be great. And the fair is happening inside AS220’s Foo Fest 2013 so it’s a twofer. Foo Fest is a fun-filled music, art, and food celebration. Admission is $7 and entrance to the fair is included.
Cast Your Votes on the Road to Maker Faire Challenge & Help Send One Maker to NYC!
Cast your vote now for your favorite project/s on the Road to Maker Faire Challenge, presented by Esurance. Help one lucky maker win $2,500 to travel to New York City in September and exhibit at the 4th annual World Maker Faire!
