Year: 2013

Made on Earth: Honey I Shrunk the Maker

Made on Earth: Honey I Shrunk the Maker

โ€œArduino is going to be really big at Maker Faire this year.โ€ As these words rang in MAKE editor John Edgar Parkโ€™s ears, the thought occurred to him that he could make Arduino even bigger โ€” literally. MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers section covering apps for circuit board design, 3D design […]

Made on Earth: Sing With the Wind

Made on Earth: Sing With the Wind

The Aeolus acoustic wind pavilion, named for the ancient Greek ruler of the winds, could be described as a sculpture, a giant aeolian harp, an optical pavilion, and even an important artwork. Considering its genesis, perhaps it would be more accurate to call it a temple to the senses. MAKE Volume 33 features our special […]

Made on Earth: Pyrotechnic Pillars

Made on Earth: Pyrotechnic Pillars

Imagine a helicopter exploding and falling up, and youโ€™ll get the basic idea of a girandola, an arcane type of firework. A girandola is a whirling, spark-spitting fountain of burning chemicals, paper, and bamboo that rises as much as 100 feet into the air. MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers section covering […]

Made on Earth: Made of America

Made on Earth: Made of America

Back in the old days, pioneers traveled with round cast iron skillets. You could make round pancakes, round eggs, and throw some rectangular strips of bacon on the side. But today, thanks to Alisa Toninato of FeLion Studios, you can cook a quiche in the shape of your home state. MAKE Volume 33 features our […]