Year: 2013

Makey Makey Apple Piano

Pete Prodoehl of Milwaukee Makerspace built this fruit-based noisemaker: A few months ago a bunch of us from Milwaukee Makerspace took part in Bay View Gallery Night, and jason set up the “Fruit Synthesizer” which was a Makey Makey with a variety of fruit, and some software combo of Max MSP and GarageBand. People really […]

GoFundMe Announces $10K “Make-a-Thon” Contest

I wrote about GoFundMe back in December. The low-barrier-to-entry crowdfunding site caters to users looking to raise funds for “life needs” like medical expenses and weddings, but now they want to expand their service to makers by offering a new “all or nothing” funding feature and the same easy terms. The company has partnered with MAKE to get the word out and today they’re announcing a potentially lucrative contest for makers with bright ideas.