Here Are the 5 Finalists for the Pitch Your Prototype Challenge
The winning project will be announced at MakerCon New York during the week of September 21. Here’s a breakdown of the five finalists.
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This Second-Grader Built an Arduino-Embedded Pinewood Derby Car
Makers come in many different forms, nationalities, and ages. The same can be said about the many projects that those Makers design and build, which range from robotics to automated homes and everything in between. One of the more interesting projects I came across at the Westport Maker Faire was from a young man named Emmett White. He […]
Sphero Releases SPRK Edition Educational Robot
Sphero’s new generation of remote controlled robotic ball is called the Sphero SPRK Edition, and is geared towards child robotics education.
The Easiest Hands-Free Sriracha Dispenser Ever
I love Sriracha, the deliciously hot sauce made from chili peppers. I think a splash of Sriracha can really transform most meals for the better. Since we live in an amazing age of technology, I started wondering if I could just have a robot around that would apply Sriracha to whatever I wanted. It’s a […]
Wookiee Not Included: Millennium Falcon Playhouse
Kyle Gilbert’s DIY Millennium Falcon Cockpit Playhouse falls into a sweet spot right between geeky detail and weekend practicality.
Baked Breadboards, Interactive Beds, and More from Maker Faire Tokyo
Join Make: founder Dale Dougherty on a tour of the highlights from Maker Faire Tokyo, where he discovered some brilliantly made projects.
BoardCraft Promises a New Way of Playing/Creating Tabletop Games
We’ve been seeing a tremendous amount of movement in the tabletop gaming space of late, as crowdfunding, 3D printing, laser cutting, new casting technologies, and high-quality on-demand printing have significantly lowered the barriers of entry for even the smallest game concerns. Now, a scrappy start-up with a great idea can pre-fund and produce a product […]