The story of Getting Started in Electronics 08/13/2009 I recently had the opportunity to interview Forrest Mims for a book I’m writing about the DIY movement. Forrest is...
On the role of mistakes in the process of creativity 08/12/2009 I try to set aside a little time each week to build cigar box guitars. They are easy to make...
MAKE contributer Thomas Zimmerman honored as California’s Volunteer of the Year 06/23/2009 We are proud of our friend and colleague, Thomas Zimmerman, who was honored today as California’s Volunteer of the Year....
New Yorker cover features a maker 05/04/2009 I’m not entirely sure what this terrific Dan Clowes cover for the May 11, 2009 issue of The New Yorker...
Salvaging an old VCR 03/03/2009 I guess I really should salvage my old VCR. There are some useful components in there! (Via Why, That’s Delightful!)
Magda Sayeg yarn bombs jolly old England 02/23/2009 The Guardian’s Perri Lewis wrote a story about guerrilla knitter Magda Sayeg’s “yarn bombing” escapades in London. The 35-year-old from...
Making Simple Crusty Bread 02/17/2009 We made bread using the New York Times‘ recipe for simple crusty bread. Thanks to Dale Dougherty for letting us...
Safe Arduino-controlled light switch 02/16/2009 Oomlout sells a nifty $20 kit to mechanically control a light switch using an Arduino. No need to play with...
Backwards Beekeeper video 02/13/2009 I belong to the Backwards Beekeepers Club in Los Angeles, which is run by Kirk Anderson. Club member Russell Bates...
Gas Mask Kazoo 02/12/2009 Joel Veitch and his pals from Rathergood made “gigantic, nightmarish” kazoos out of gas masks. I have acquired some old...
