This Week in Making: Edible VR, Racing Banana Cars, and Drone Legislation
This past week we ate a VR headset, watched a banana race a car, reflected on the maker community, and learned about some drone legislation.
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!
Create an Interactive Symphony at Upcoming Denver Mini Maker Faire
Join in the fun June 11 and 12 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for the Denver Mini Maker Faire. You can dance with an Alien who blows glass figures from a fire tube coming out of his helmet. When asked about working with fire so close to his beard, the Alien replied “It’s […]
Drone Sports and Education Are Under Attack in California
Act now and demand California lawmakers support robot combat games and educational programs. Stop the criminalization of drone combat sports in California!
How Maker Faire Celebrates the Maker Community
This year’s Maker Faire Bay Area proved just how positive, inspiring, and supportive the DIY community is. Read on to see some of the highlights that made the weekend so special.
Read the Room with This Social Media Skimming Robotic Arm
Thumbs up or thumbs down? This robotic arm skims social media to let you know if you’re viewed positively or negatively.
Hundreds of Makers in Hannover
In its fourth year, Maker Faire Hannover had over 16,000 people and over 200 exhibits and 800 makers. Here’s a small sample of some of the magic.
The Miles CubeSat Might Be the Next Satellite Sent to Mars
When I think of people putting things into orbit, or visiting space, bulky spacesuits and perhaps a gigantic room filled with scientists monitoring an array of screens comes to mind. Things have, however, changed since the 1970s, and though that situation may still exist, smaller entities are now getting into the space race. One way […]