TravisGood, Author at Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers

Kits and Community Lead to Grit

08/30/2016

Kit-building grows confidence, develops grit (the ability to persevere) and can help you become a successful maker.

06/15/2016

The American Gas and Steam Engine Museum will host a Mini Maker Faire this weekend, June 18–19. Dads get free...

05/29/2015

Back in 2012 I wrote a piece on Shapeoko, Edward Ford, and his CNC community. At the time he was...

05/27/2015

We all recognize the power of making with LEDs. (Arduino “Hello World!” anyone?) LEDs have been the lure drawing many into...

05/17/2015

Once you get exposure to a laser cutter, you’re hooked. It’s an amazing tool for precise cuts, but creating hinges...

05/07/2015

Recognizing patterns can be useful. When building a Maker City ecosystem it’s helpful to know which institutions to target for...

05/06/2015

This post is the second of a three-part series on Making a Maker City. It’s based on my experiences meeting with nascent...

05/05/2015

This post is the first of a three-part series on Making a Maker City. It’s based on my experiences meeting with...

11/17/2014

Isn’t it fantastic when fun is aligned with learning? That seems to be the design goal behind the STEAM Carnival, a production of...

11/02/2014

Unconscious habits can kill. It’s via our mucus membranes that Ebola most often infects the body: eyes, nose, and mouth. Do you...