Sifteo Cubes – The Game System for Makers
As makers, we love doing things with our hands. Why should our video games be any different? Sifteo Cubes blend technology, fun, and tactile interactivity into a a classic block style form factor.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Arduino-Controlled Split-Flap Game
Richard from the Netherlands built this split-flap game as a gift to his niece. Actually, the gift is inside, but you have to win the game to get it! The wooden box and all the components for the Split-flap display were made on my CNC machine. I used 2mm thick plastic to mill out the […]
Wooden Bear Slingshot
Etsy user Adam Gray of Hella Slingshots makes wooden slingshots like this wooden one featuring a bear’s head.
Cornell Students Create Virtual Archery Game
Inspired by the bow-and-arrow use in Legend of Zelda games, Cornell students Mohamed Abdellatif and Michael Ross created a Virtual Archery game as their Cornell University ECE 4760 Final Project.
Motorized Lego Nyan Cat
I love the Lego work that Mr. Attacki (H. Y. Leung) shows off on his Flickr page — a lot of beautiful recreations of everyday objects. This Nyan Cat motorized mural is especially great! [via The Brothers Brick]
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Super Awesome Sylvia’s Picks!
Super Awesome Sylvia, one of MAKE’s favorite young makers, offers her picks for gifts both home made and store-bought. Curious what to get a makerly 10-year-old for the holidays? Sylvia has some good ideas.
Miniatures Painting Station
Tabletop miniatures gamer Bob Simpson built this awesome painting station to work on his Warhammer and Warhammer 40K miniatures.