Impressions of the Oaxaca Mini Maker Faire
On a hot spring day, Burnkit2600 mixed spacey, circuit-bent grooves in the oasis of Oaxaca’s lush botanical garden, Jardin Etnobotรกnico.
Music
Take your creations beyond the workshop and onto the stage with diy music instruments! Let us show you how these creations range from simple, basic setups that produce beautiful sounds to more complex projects that require a greater level of engineering knowledge. With these tutorials and examples, weโll guide you on this journey to make your own musical instrument for experimental, artistic or everyday use – so whether you’re starting out new or a seasoned sound creator, come explore the wonderful world of making your own music.
How Much Bot Would a Drawbot Draw if a Drawbot Could Draw Bot?
Servo motors are a popular component in maker projects. Watch how we used two – without the aid of a micocontroller – to power the TRS Drawbot, the latest addition to our beginner-friendly electronics series of Weekend Projects.
Reach for the Stars
Reach is a celestial, large-scale interactive mural and musical instrument that encourages noncompetitive play.
Lil DJ, Turning Toddlers into Turntablists
Goal: make a musical toy for toddlers that is inspiring, fun, and aurally enjoyable for people of all ages.
Visualize your Atoms with Danceroom Spectroscopy
If you can make it to a live event, audience members can actually interact with the installation.
#WeekendProjects Q&A: Upgraded Optical Tremolo FX Box
An interview with MAKE Technical Editor Sean Michael Ragan about his upgrades — and the process of upgrading — to the incredibly popular Optical Tremolo effects box, one of MAKE’s most popular projects of all time.
Reviving an Heirloom Violin With 3D Printing
3D printing gives a new life and new purpose to a family heirloom violin.
