This Week in Making: Documentaries, Droids, and Designing Rovers
This week we watched some very cool documentaries, learned how BB-8 really works, and got a closer look at JPL’s “mixed reality” initiative.
Maker News
From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
These Immaculately Embroidered Snacks Stir Up Nostalgia
Nicola Gibson embroiders snacks from the past to celebrate the Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society and packaging of the past.
“Vintage Tomorrows,” the Book, the Film, and the Golden Age of Steampunk
See the award-winning documentary about the early 21st century steampunk scene.
The New Issue of Make: Virtual Reality and More
The latest issue of Make: magazine hits newsstands today — read up on every aspect of virtual reality, from edible VR headsets to out-of-this-world software that’s engineering the next era of space exploration.
Maker Camp Live Shines at AT&T’s Shape Tech Expo
Make: was invited to create Maker Camp Live, inviting kids to engage in hands-on projects at AT&T’s SHAPE Tech Expo.
TechShop Shake-Up: Mark Hatch Resigns as CEO
Since it opened its doors almost a decade ago, TechShop has become one of the most well-known and widespread makerspaces in the country. Today, Founder and Chairmain Jim Newton made a big announcement about CEO Mark Hatch’s resignation.
Arduino-Powered Bioreactors Make Home Experimentation Affordable
Read about how one doctor was inspired to create an Arduino-powered bioreactor and ended up with an affordable, accurate device.
