From Shoe Box to Smart Robot: A Maker’s Journey to Autonomy
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Maker Faire
Maker Faires are popping up everywhere, offering great opportunities to connect with both veteran makers and aspiring innovators. From learning new skills, inspiring creativity, showcasing projects and having fun – there’s something for everyone of all ages at each event. In this collection of blog postst we take a look at the latest news and stories from Maker Faire events around the world!
From Sketch to Success: Prototyping Secrets with a BattleBots Designer
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Behind (The Walking) Hand of a Sci-Fi Icon: Animatronics Designer Jesse Velez Gets into the Geeky Details
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
The Chompsaw – A Powerful Tool for Kids’ Creation
Kausi and Max, Chompshop’s young co-founders, revealed how the Chompsaw was created. Their product addresses a key need in children’s creativity. Despite many DIY kids’ projects, safe power tools are still missing. The Chompsaw is a safe yet effective tool that lets kids fully build and enjoy their DIY projects. Chompshop’s vision, the company that […]
The Connect 4 Musical Instrument: A Creative Fusion of Music and Technology
At last fall’s Maker Faire Bay Area, Ben showcased the ‘Connect 4 Musical Instrument’. It is a twist on the classic strategy game, but this one plays music as you play the game. Ben shares how this project combined elements of game design, music technology, and interactive art. Ben showed us how his idea evolved […]
Watch: The Founder’s Vision—Dale Dougherty on the DNA of the Maker Movement
Before Dale Dougherty’s keynote at Maker Faire Bay Area in September, the crowd was silent. As Dale stood at the podium and looked out on the packed audience, there was a collective “ohhhh” in the air, a deep breath of, “we are home.” Dale is not only the founder of this event and this magazine, […]
Plasma Cannons & Tesla Towers: Chasing Lightning
Want to study the raw power of lightning? According to Engineer Grey Leyh you build tools to control it, and that is just what he did. At Maker Faire Bay Area last fall, he walked through two incredible projects that turned extreme physics into reality. First, he resurrected a plasma cannon.Starting with an old, powerful […]