Gyroscope Motorcycle You Can’t Knock Over 05/20/2012 Here’s a potential game-changer: a two-wheeled, in-line motorcycle that won’t tip over, even if you try to knock it down....
20 Kilowatts from Wood Chips, Gasified 05/20/2012 It’s been a pleasure to watch the gasifier technology from ALL Power Labs improve over the years as they bring...
All Aboard 40-foot Steamship at Maker Faire 05/20/2012 Romance, power, danger — what’s not to love about a 40-foot stern-wheel paddleboat driven by a boiler full of steam?...
How-To: Build a HAMP Nerf Blaster 03/29/2012 Our “Better Nerf Gun” in MAKE Volume 29 is a beautifully overengineered Nerf dart blaster that’s built by metal lathing,...
PopMech Likes Tinkercad for 3D Newbies 03/22/2012 What's the best way to get started 3D modeling? PopMech likes Tinkercad.
Paper Skateboard is Tougher, Lovelier Than Ply 03/20/2012 Making skateboards out of... books? Yes, quite lovely and sturdy ones at that.
Challenge: Name This Hack from Wayne & Layne 03/06/2012 We love this hack from Wayne & Layne, but it needs a snappy name. Please, tell us, what should we...
WALL-E Is on Track for Maker Faire 03/05/2012 The WALL-E Builders Club is getting ready for this year's Maker Faire, to once again show off their loveable real-world...
Octopus Soft-Robot Tentacle, Suckers! 02/18/2012 Everyone loves a soft robot, and I'm fond of the marine variety. This bioinspired prototype tentacle, made of silicone rubber,...