Quirky Files for Bankruptcy, Puts Smart-Home Line Up For Auction
After a troublesome few months, Quirky has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy
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!
A First Look at the RePhone, a Modular Cellphone You Build Yourself
Today SeeedStudio launched an intriguing new Kickstarter project, the RePhone. Reminiscent of Google’s Project Ara, the RePhone is a modular phone built from open source components.
The New Tormach PCNC 440: Welcome to the Era of the ‘Desktop’ CNC Mill
Tormach has introduced its most personal CNC mill yet. It’s the PCNC 440 — a unit with factory-level capabilities in the size of a table saw.
Autodesk Open Sources the Ember 3D Printer’s Schematics, Firmware
Autodesk has just released the files for the control board to their Ember 3D printer. You can download them today.
All Makers Have to Start Somewhere, Including Ahmed Mohamed
Ahmed didn’t invent the parts to his project, and that’s fine. Most beginner projects are simple.
FLIR’s New Vue Camera Gives Your Quadcopter Thermal Vision
Your quadcopter and fixed-wing drone just got more powerful with FLIR’s newly released Vue Pro compact thermal sensor module.
What You Missed: Robotic Hearts and Hacked Hamsters in Bristol
The Bristol Mini Maker Faire recently came and went. If you missed it, check out these awesome highlights.
