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MAKE at DEFCON, Day Three

DEFCON is not just about using technology to create or solve problems. Legal, social, and cultural factors come into play as well. While “Social Engineering” plays a part in con life, with talks, competitions, and gaining entry to parties, other people and organizations at the conference are keen to change behavior at levels from international […]

Lego Wheelchair

Lego Wheelchair

Lego builder Simon “Burf” Burfield built the world’s first Lego wheelchair: Currently still a prototype, the LEGO Wheelchair can move a 90kg person. It uses 6 NXT’s to drive 12 NXT motors (2 per NXT for maximum power output) which are connected to 12 Rotacaster multi-directional wheels. Using these wheels will later allow for side […]

How-To: LEGO Key Holder

I’ll be honest: The combination of geeky awesomeness and organizational brilliance that came together to form this LEGO key holder tutorial from Kate at Mini Eco is kind of blowing my mind. I definitely feel a trip to the LEGO Store coming on. More: How-To: Lego Sewing Machine @Craftzine.com blog World’s First Functioning Lego Greenhouse […]