The Winganon Space Capsule: Oklahoma, We Have A Problem
When Heather and Barry Thomas decided to commemorate their fifth wedding anniversary in 2011, they set out to do something a little out of the ordinary.
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Tomu
The Tomu by Sutajio Kosagi is quite a delightful board with a microscopic profile. At only 13mm long, this fully open-source development board is perfect for USB-oriented projects and noodling around with a Silabs Gecko EFM32HG309 ARM processor. The Tomu is quite spartan with only 12 core parts in its design, including two buttons and […]
Plan C: Make Better Now (Video): How 100,000 Volunteers Made Millions of PPE
If you want to get a sense of all the makers around the world producing PPE over the last several months, watch this video that captures the spirit and spread of these efforts. How makers have collaborated on solutions and produced PPE in local communities is a big story, one that deserves its own documentary […]
Open Source Hardware Certifications For June 2020
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. The certification site includes a full list of all of the certified open […]
Easy Zip Tie Sunburst Mirror
Use zip ties and hot glue to add retro flair to everyday things
Plan C Live: Re-Opening University Makerspaces
As the process of re-opening offices and stores in local communities continues, universities, like schools, are planning how and when to reopen their campuses — including, their makerspaces. This week’s Plan C Live program looks at the challenges university makerspaces face and their strategies for re-opening their makerspaces to faculty, students, and the public. Recording […]
Celebrate The 4th With Ali Spagnola’s Lady Liberty, Constructed From Quarantine Boxes
Comedian and songwriter Ali Spagnola has surprised everyone, including herself with this one. Noting the ever growing pile of cardboard thanks to being cooped up for months on end, Ali set off with a goal. She was going to build the statue of liberty. Like any modern day epic adventure, this story includes her […]
