Welcome to Maker Faire Trondheim
The Maker Faire kicked off this morning here in the town square in the centre of Trondheim, Norway, with over 70 projects on display.
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!
Borg Like Me: An Excerpt About Perseverance
The author Gareth Branwyn was once the Editorial Director at Make:. And before that, he was a contributor. With the release of his latest book, Borg Like Me, he is sharing all kinds of stories, memoirs, and essays spanning the last 30 years. He paints pictures of the various DIY cultures he’s been a part […]
Edison: A Peek Into the Design of The Robot Anyone Can Afford
Electronics and playing LEGO have always been passions of mine. As a child I had a monster collection of LEGO and drooled over my ‘Dick Smith Electronics’ catalogue filled electronics parts and kits (Australian version of Radio Shack/Tandy). As I enter my 40th year, I am finally bringing these two passions together with Edison. Edison […]
Ode to the Gameboy: 10 Projects Based on the Iconic Portable Nintendo
When the Nintendo Gameboy was first released in 1989, it was a tremendous commercial success. Gameboy developed a following among gamers that is in many ways still alive to this day. Here are 10 awesome projects inspired by the venerable Gameboy. Some merge the latest maker electronics with late-80s Gameboy technology. Others are more nostalgia […]
VR Headset Made of Lego Pieces
What started as a normal father/son Lego building competition ended in the conception of a virtual reality helmet made from the famous building blocks, and a 6-year-old son with the victory. Odd Arne Roll’s son, Theodore, may have won the battle, but it left Odd Arne with a working prototype of the VR helmet by the […]
Maker Pro Newsletter — 07.24.14
“The next stage in computing, the next wave, is emotion.” From the editors of Make:, the Maker Pro Newsletter is about the impact of makers on business and technology. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends. Please send items to us at makerpro@makermedia.com. Are you a Maker Pro? We’re […]
littleBits New CloudBit Module Simplifies Internet-Controlled Projects
littleBits formally released their CloudBit module today — and announced a retail partnership with RadioShack that further expands the sales reach of the growing company.
