Open Music Labs on Piezos
Here’s a tutorial from Open Music Labs on piezo transducers.
Education
Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
This Saturday, Feb 18: Young Makers/Open MAKE at the Exploratorium
Come to the Exploratorium this weekend as the Tinkering Studio hosts the second of four Open MAKE Saturdays. Explore your own creativity with makers from around the Bay Area, who will share their art, ingenuity, and techniques for making.
Interns Corner: Meet Our Newest Intern
A warm welcome to Ben, Make: Labs’ newest recruit! Although still a senior in high school, Ben has plenty of experience in making, and has lost no time in acquainting himself with the plethora of tools in our Lab. A favorite of his is the laser cutter, which he used to make his Big Button.
Joey Hudy Goes to Washington
You can’t help yourself when you see an air cannon. You have to ask for a demonstration. “Let’s try it,” said President Obama, wanting to see Joey Hudy’s “Extreme Marshmallow Shooter” in action. Later, he added: “The Secret Service won’t like this.” After getting the President to help pump it up, Joey pulled the trigger […]
White House Celebrates Young Makers Along with Science Fair Winners
Today, President Obama and the White House are hosting science fair winners, which for the first time, include young makers: Ben Hylak of Chester, PA, and Joey Hudy of Phoenix, AZ. Both young boys were outstanding participants at Maker Faire this past year. I’m really proud to see each of them recognized for their achievements as makers.
Adafruit App Drops
Out pals at adafruit have just released Circuit Playground, an app for iPhone and iPad that combines a bunch of handy electronics references and calculators in one attractive interface. It’s $2.99 from the AppStore. An Android version is reportedly in the works, but I understand the adafruit folks are not in too much of a […]
Zero to Maker: At Least I’m Not Alone
Turns out, a woodshop class isn’t the best place to chat – noisy saws and vents, coupled with a constant vigilance over not losing a thumb. I was glad to see Travis again on Wednesday morning, with a window of relative quiet in the shop, and to hear more about how his journey was going.
