Working Giant Lego NES Controller
We’ve seen giant NES controllers in the Maker world before, but Baron von Brunk’s may be the first that is made almost entirely of Lego.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Rainbow Igloo Rocks
When New Zealander Daniel Gray and his girlfriend Kathleen Starrie decided to visit her family in Edmonton, Canada, for five weeks, Starrie’s mother Brigid Burton thought it best to come up with a hefty project to keep Gray occupied (and test his resolve): she tasked him with making a rainbow igloo in the backyard. Burton […]
Next-Gen Lego Mindstorms Set Announced
I’m excited to see what Lego does with their next Lego Mindstorms set. Due out in Fall of 2013, the Lego Mindstorms EV3 refreshes what has become Lego’s best selling product lines. Details are vague, and it’s hard to get a sense of what has changed in the set. Certainly most of the beams and […]
Mindstorms Robotic Hand
Lego builder Barman makes an amazing stab at creating a fully functional Lego hand. My favorite detail is the motor that makes the fingers spread apart, which is a humanlike feature that most robot builders neglect. The hand holds 4 NXT motors to control the fingers and thumb. The 4 fingers are controlled by the […]
Going Pro
Makers are turning their hand-soldered prototypes into real consumer electronics.
Welcome: Geek Sports!
I’ve been fascinated by the concept of “brain sports” — fun, competitive games for brainiacs and creative thinkers, more inclusive and less cerebral (and serious) than the original geek sport: chess. MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers section covering apps for circuit board design, 3D design and printing, microcontrollers, and programming for […]
Homebrew: Nixie Tube Chess Set
I’ve always been fascinated by the glow of ionized gases, but never got around to putting together a Nixie tube clock — the whole craze of the last decade seemed to pass me by. When I finally decided to make one, I knew it would have to be something a little different to stand out. […]