Sweat, Hugs, and VR at the ITP Spring Show
The 2015 Spring Show for New York’s Tisch ITP graduate program showcases a wide range of interactive projects. Here are a handful that would look right at home at Maker Faire.
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Google Awards $600,000 For 3D Printed Prosthetics
In the universe of 3D printing, one star shines particularly bright. The organization named e-NABLE has set out to harness the multitudes of home 3d printers to create customized and cheap prosthesis for children. We’ve covered them on many occasions, and it would appear that Google has also taken note. As part of their $20 […]
Rockstar Robots: Boston Dynamics’ Crazy-Legged RHex
Rockstar Robots make up the cream of the crop in the world of robotics. These are the bots that will turn heads with just their name being uttered. Even those who don’t stay on top of who’s making what should recognize a famous robot or two when they see it. For the month of May, […]
3D Printed Bionic Claws with MyoWare Muscle Sensors
One of our prime passions is to motivate the next great minds and ideas by posting informative step-by-step tutorials. To celebrate the launch of our fourth-generation muscle sensor, the MyoWare, we’ve put together a tutorial that will make you go berserk! This tutorial will teach you to build bionic claws using the new MyoWare muscle sensor. Simply […]
Designs for Dad: Printable Father’s Day Beer Glass Decals and Coaster Tags
Looking for fun ideas for DIY Dad’s Day gifts? These printable Father’s Day beer glass decals and coaster tag templates are a great place to start! Use printable or adhesive vinyl to create your own unique DIY beer glasses and cool coaster tags—no graphic design experience required! Ready to give it a try? Check out […]
This Incredible Halo Diorama Will Blow You Away
Andrew Theo, a creative director in the entertainment business by day, has spent several years of his nights bringing the digital world of Halo to life. Dubbed Halo: Reclaim, this 4’×6′ hobby diorama took Theo two years to build, using the McFarlene Toys’ roughly 15mm scale Halo Micro Ops line for the soldiers and their […]
10 Years of Maker Faire
The 10th annual Maker Faire Bay Area was an amazing event, an ongoing celebration of making in our culture as well as the emergence of Maker culture. Maker Faire Bay Area, which took place May 15–17 in San Mateo, is really the Mother of All Maker Faires — bigger, bolder, but just as sweet and charming as […]