How to Build a 20-Foot Functional Geodesic Dome Out of PVC
A geodesic dome made of PVC may be the most cost-effective method of building a structurally solid yet transportable shelter.
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7 Maker Faire Exhibits Geared Towards Girls
Girls in STEM fields, whether they are students, hobbyists, or professionals, have probably already noticed that they exist in a male-dominated world. At best, this is a dismal reality that we can overturn. At worst, young girls will be discouraged from pursuing hobbies and careers in STEM fields because it’s perceived to be “for boys.” […]
Mechanical Carnage: Gallery and Video from RoboGames’ Triumphant Return
We’re only a couple months in, and 2015 has already been a good year for robot combat. Battle Bots is back, and RoboGames ran a successful competition this past weekend. Make: was on-site at the San Mateo (California) County Event Center to see contributor Zachary Lytle and many others compete in the ant-weight (one-pound) division. […]
Turning a Quote into a Knitting Pattern
Machine knitter Donatella of Inspiration and Realisation put together a helpful tutorial to share the successful process she used to turn text into a knitted sweater!
4-in-1 DrawBot Decorates Walls, Floors, Eggs, More
The mDrawbot is a girder-based construction kit that lets you create a number of different drawbot configurations, from wallbot to eggbot.
Kitchen Inspiration: You Can Totally Wallpaper Your Fridge!
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is all the rage on home decor sites and Pinterest inspiration boards these days, but have you ever thought of using it on your appliances? Turns out, you can totally wallpaper your fridge, and the results are fantastic! Whether you’re looking for a temporary change or a cost-effective way to cover up an […]
National Maker Faire Coming to Washington DC in June
We’re happy that the White House has announced the US National Maker Faire as part of a National Week of Making from June 12-18. The National Maker Faire will take place June 12-13 at the University of the District of Columbia. The team behind the DC Mini Maker Faire has partnered with the DC Government, University […]
