Jody Culkin’s Arduino Comic
Via Cory at Boing Boing comes this wonderful, crystal-clear introduction to Arduino, in comic book form, from artist Jody Culkin.
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Help Hackerspaces Happen in Cairo and Elsewhere in Africa
Maker Faire Africa is coming up next month, in Cairo, Egypt. It promises to be a three-day mashup of Africa’s most imaginative makers. And, at least two Americans will be joining them.
How-To: Chalkboard Book
Here’s a fun way to transform an old board book into a new, fun interactive toy for your child. Regina of Creative Kismet shares how to make a chalkboard book over on Whip-Up.
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Leading off our Flickr pool round-up this week is a hot little red-headed astromech from Atlanta Mini Maker Faire, photographed by Chris Palmer. Other highlights include wooden gears, a homemade high-polish “dishing hammer,” and some more workshop pr0n. Check it out!
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: Camera Charms, by SOMETHiNG MONUMENTAL Hand Illustrated Cat Brooch, by Lauren_Peppiatt Sugar Skull Plush, by deadly_sweet Salad Ring, by weggart Camera Camera Case “Analogu”, by hine
Robotic B.A.R.Tender: Jason Gouw (video)
Jason Gouw shows his prototype for the Robotic B.A.R.Tender at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011. Intended to aid a human bartender in the mixing of standard drinks, this robot holds bottles of liquor upside down and pours the proper amounts based on which drink is inputted by the user. Subscribe to the Maker Faire Podcast […]
