July 2016

Get Some Projects Curated by Bill Nye in Your Mailbox!

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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July 28th, 2016July 28th, 2016

Bill Nye is curating the next box of goodies coming from Maker Box. “To make, experiment, and observe is to be a scientist[…]” A hint?

Where Do Giant Robots, Modified Lawnmowers, Adaptive Art Tools, and Thereminists Go?

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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July 28th, 2016July 28th, 2016

Maker Faire Detroit comes to town this weekend at The Henry Ford Museum. Come meet hundreds of makers, including MegaBots creators, a thereminist, a gang of lawnmowers, and an artistic accessibility hacker.

Laura Kampf Builds a Bike You Can Ride on Water

By Laura Kampf

Laura Kampf

I am a self-employed Artist/Designer/Maker and Content Creator. I am deeply passionate about my Workshop, developing my Skillset and Making Stuff.

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July 28th, 2016July 29th, 2016

Have you taken your bike for a ride on a river… and lost it when it sank? Here’s a bike-powered watercraft to avoid such things!

5 Mods That Make Virtual Reality More Real

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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July 28th, 2016July 26th, 2016

It’s the little things that can ruin the fantasy of virtual reality, but here are a few mods to make the experience feel more real.

LEDs and MIDIs: Check Out the STEAM-Inspired Music of Holograph

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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July 28th, 2016July 26th, 2016

“It’s not only a musical project, but a union between different arts and sciences, where the sound meets design, electronics, and computer science”

Make a Simple Gaming Leaf for Your Dining Room Table

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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