Jake Spurlock, our resident I.T. ninja, built this STC-1000-based water bath temperature controller from my recent Make: Project guide. Jake, who works from MAKE HQ in Sebastopol, was able to misappropr…er, borrow some time on the office laser cutter to make the front panel, instead of relying on the drill, saw, and files I had to use. (No, I’m not jealous. What gave you that idea?) Jake reports success with sous-vide eggs, and is moving on to steaks.
We are thrilled to announce the release of the World Maker Faire event app, put together by Xomo Digital and some of O’Reilly’s finest. The app is sponsored by HP’s Hacking Autism Initiative. As Maker Faires get bigger, with more to see and do, and more makers to connect with, a good organizing tool is […]
Ira Flatow on Science Friday‘s program will feature “Exploring the Tech DIY of ‘Hackerspaces’” in the first hour. When the humble garage workshop just isn’t enough, or basement tinkerers tire of trying to go it alone, some turn to ‘hackerspaces,’ organizations that provide space, tools, and like-minded colleagues for unusual do it yourself projects. With […]
Want to renew your faith in humanity? Grab a slice of inspiration this weekend at the second Maker Faire New York, taking place September 17 and 18 at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. The amazing array of makers who will be present, each making a difference in their tiny corner of the […]
Here’s a simple little tutorial for decorating the lids of glass jars using spray paint and decals, from Dottie Angel. I love storing leftover food in glass jars. But when I lived with my sister, she would save pretty much EVERY glass jar that found its way into our kitchen, and then it was impossible […]
I just sat down with Pierce Nichols of Logos Electromechanical at the Open Hardware Summit to take a look at some of his kits and projects. He has been busy working on new versions of his Zigduino, among other shields and accessories, but what really caught my attention was his latest robot project. The bot […]
Put a bird on it? Or … Make it a bird! I’ve been having a lot of fun today looking through the portfolio of Spanish artist Valero Doval, whose Aerofauna make my imagination take flight.
