Small Step for Man, Giant Jump for Lego Man
Felix Baumgartner’s jump space was thrilling, but this Lego stunt is no less exciting. True, Lego man didn’t break the sound barrier or risk a high-impact death but the Lego jump was no less impressive.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
NYU Poly Game Jam in Progress, Open House at 6pm ET
Phoenix Perry sent us these quick snaps of the activity currently happening at the NYU Poly Game Innovation Lab’s Game Jam this weekend.
Weekend Projects – Repeat After Me: A Mintronics Memory Game
Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Repeat-After-Me-A-Mintronics-Memory-Game/1933/1
Combine a MintDuino and Mintronics Survival Pack into a fun memory game reminiscent of Simon and Pocket Repeat from years past. This project will have you build an Arduino clone, program it, and hook it up to a 4-switch game to test your mind’s memory and dexterity. Challenge yourself or a friend to see who can Repeat After Me!
Childhood Tinkering Inspires Hardware Innovation
If you’re a maker and a parent, you probably let your kids take things apart. According to Toys For Bob’s lead engineer, Robert Leyland, developer of the Skylanders Portal of Power, you’re doing the right thing.
Lego Mold-O-Rama Makes Minifig Clowns
Guy Himber built this fifth-scale, simulated Mold-O-Rama out of Lego.
Scott Hensey: Toy Creator
Hundreds of finished toys and prototypes are scattered throughout Scott’s two-floor studio, Anaglyph Sculptures. They represent decades of sculpting and toy model making.
Lego Hoth Chess Set
Ben built this impressive Hoth-themed Lego Star Wars chess set.
