Month: September 2013

PiCon is a cross-platform application that helps you fine tune your Raspberry Pi’s display and hardware settings to meet your needs.

Join fellow pedal-power enthusiasts and participate in the first annual social bike ride to World Maker Faire on Saturday Sept. 21. Group bicycle rides have been a staple of the Bay Area Maker Faire for a few years now, so as an avid cyclist of the city of five boroughs I’m really glad to announce this social bike ride event.

Crowdfunding campaigns are exciting, and they can harvest an intoxicating amount of money.

But what do you do after campaign is over?

How do you make the transition from a great idea — maybe even a newly well-funded great idea — to a solid, sustainable company that delivers well-made products on time, and continues to attract new customers?

That’s the subject of Ericka Basile’s presentation at this year’s World Maker Faire New York: Post-Crowdfunding Conundrum: Where Do We Go From Here?

One of the most vibrant exhibits at Maker Faire Bay Area this past May was Zazzle‘s booth. During the entire two days of the Faire, their cozy, inviting space was bustling with folks who were hanging out creating art.

If you like cakes that you can only eat with your eyes, then feast on this amazing animated zoetrope cake from artist Alexandre Dubosc.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will host the Portland Mini Maker Faire Sept. 15-16. Here are some of the makers and exhibits to look for.

Engadget is accepting applications for its second Insert Coin: New Challengers competition, offering makers and innovators a chance at $25,000 to help position promising new hardware projects for crowdfunding success.