Upcycle a Microwave into a Spot Welder
Long-time Maker Matthew Borgatti recently completed work on a homemade spot welder, built from a scrapped microwave and a few other parts.
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!
Hacked Machine Knits Custom Mathematical Scarves
Fabienne Serriere has created an knitting machine that turns algorithmically-generated patterns into unique scarves and wraps.
Call for Makers: Come Teach or Speak at Maker Media Lab
Do you have a story to tell to Makers, or a project or skill to teach? Would you like to tell it live at one of the most iconic Maker buildings in San Francisco? Now you can at the (relatively) new Maker Media Lab! Our new project lab is in San Francisco, at the Palace of […]
Morgan Spurlock’s Documentary Crafted Celebrates Artisans
Morgan Spurlock has a knack for exploring industries that we yearn to know more about. He recently tackled artisans in Crafted.
Big Updates for Cura, Slic3r, and Other 3D Printing Slicers
Over the past few weeks, we have seen major updates to many of the most vital packages that we use to operate our 3D printers.
Builders, Designers, Tinkerers Return to Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire
The seventh annual Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire is now one month away (August 8, 1pm-8pm, downtown Providence, Rhode Island).
Everything We Know About the Upcoming USA vs Japan Giant Robot Battle
The creators of Megabots have come forward to challenge Japan to the fight of the century: a giant robot battle.