The Onion Omega, a promising open hardware development platform, blew through its Kickstarter goal this week, where its promise to make hardware development easy for software developers seemed to resonate with backers. “We are strong believers of open source and we strive to give back to the open source community,” wrote the Onion Omega team. “All hardware schematics, […]
Smart scale Countertop, a kitchen gadget by Google Ventures-backed Orange Chef, weighs each ingredient as you add it, crunches the numbers and tallies up the meal’s calories, fiber, and vitamin content. An app tracks your preferences and uses them to recommend future recipes; NFC adapters connect the system to Vitamix and Crock-Pot brand accessories. “Countertop suggests personalized, […]
Are April showers are keeping your kids indoors? Recycled cardboard rings are the perfect dreary day DIY! Cardboard crafts are one of my favorite family-friendly project ideas because creativity is always way more important than having the right supplies! No matter what is —or isn’t—in your craft cupboard or recycle bin, you can spend a […]
Bring quilting-inspired design to your next knitting project with this bold and colorful flying geese baby blanket! Have an upcoming baby shower on your calendar? Handmade baby blankets are one of those always-appreciated gifts that are every bit as beautiful as they are useful. Make a stylish new mom or mom-to-be’s day with this fun […]
Most people would put treehouses in the realm of “childhood dream projects,” but Geoff De Ruiter might change a few adult minds. Geoff’s beautiful scratch-built treehouse is more like a tiny tree-home, complete with living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two sleeping areas. Geoff also built most of the furniture inside the treehouse, and used some clever […]
With the 3D Robotics Solo quadcopter, aerial cinematography is about to get a whole lot prettier, smarter, and more accessible.
This favorite stage prop launches streams of toilet paper into mid-air, or can completely mummify someone in the front row. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSDX1BUOh8Q] This project originally appeared in Make: Vol. 8
