Watching Rube Goldberg Go Viral
Rube Goldberg has really become an adjective, thanks to the strange, enduring attraction to his devices
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Google Sharing Plans for DIY 3D VR Camera Rig
Beginning this summer, Google will launch a new platform called JUMP that should make it easier for people to record, stitch, and publish stereoscopic virtual reality video. Makers will soon be given the specs needed to create their own compatible VR camera rigs.
Maker Made in Taiwan
Off the coast of China, in the waters of the East China Sea, lies an island that is one of the most densely populated countries in the world: Taiwan. Situated on the northern tip of Taiwan is the capital city, Taipei, also known as the City of Azaleas, home to Make: Taiwan headquarters and a […]
Summer Table: DIY Faux Ceramic Napkin Rings
Create a pretty, delicate-looking tablescape without fragile pottery! This DIY faux ceramic napkin rings project will give you the same style, minus the shatter factor. If you’re drawn by the appearance of ceramic, but breakable dinner accessories won’t mesh with your active family, you’ll definitely want to check out this tutorial for making your own […]
Oh Deer: Make Faux Taxidermy from Perler Beads
If hunting live game is not quite your cup of tea, but you’d still love to have a trendy head mount ornament for your wall, then this is the project for you! This kitschy little sculpture is made using plastic melting beads, a.k.a Perler or Hama beads. They are a great kids crafting material that […]
Weedebud, a Solar-Powered Weeding Robot
Nathan Allen first saw the need for a gardening robot when he noticed how the war against weeds was impacting his mother’s love of gardening. His mother found the volume of weeds in her garden a struggle, and as a result, gardening became less enjoyable for her. Nathan decided to tackle this problem for his mother and […]
A First Look At The Mosaic Palette At Maker Faire
I had a chance to meet some of the members of the Mosaic team at Maker Faire Bay Area and check out the Mosaic Palette. The Palette can take up to four different colors of filament and combine them to allow them to be printed on a single extruder 3D printer. While the system right now […]