Voltset – The Earth’s Smartest Multimeter
Voltset, the smartest and tiniest multimeter on Earth, plans to put a electrical knowledge to everyplace that needs it.
Year: 2013
Urban Sensor Hack Launches Sept. 24 in Chicago
Immediately following World Maker Faire, MAKE kicks off its first Maker Sessions on September 24 with Urban Sensor Hack, an open workshop that will start with a live event in Chicago and continue with a series of online community events that conclude with a Show and Tell for makers on October 15. The goal of […]
Why Alyssa Loves Maker Faire
One of the most enthusiastic members of our World Maker Faire New York Street Team was 9-year-old Alyssa Loeb. She enthusiastically spent days handing out Maker Faire flyers with her mom and spreading the word about the Faire. This is Alyssa’s third year going to the Faire, and we chatted with her to find out […]
The Curious Assemblages of Peter Cole
I happened upon these fascinating objects made from upcycled materials as artist Peter cole was installing a small retrospective of his work in a corner of the New York Hall of Science.
In the Shop With Master Builder Jimmy DiResta
Jimmy DiResta is a one-of-a kind maker who dreams up new projects each month and then films himself with a battered FlipCam and a shard of a mirror mounted to a tripod for reference. He speeds up the videos so you seem him complete the build in a matter of a few minutes. It’s mesmerizing to watch and he pushes wood through his bandsaw or welds what was a few strips of metal into a functional shape. His video technique is an art form of its own.
Up until yesterday I’d never met Jimmy, but since I was in New York for World Maker Faire I jumped at the chance to visit him in his natural habitat: his shop.
MakerBot Demonstrates the Digitizer 3D Scanner
MakerBot Industries today demonstrated their new 3D scanner, the Digitizer, in a press event at their Brooklyn headquarters.
Twas the Night Before World Maker Faire…
World Maker Faire New York is tomorrow, but already the fun has begun. Today was the day when makers started showing up to set up their exhibits and get ready for the weekend. It culminated with a traditional paella dinner and Maker Happy Hour party. Here are some scenes from the festivities.
