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!
Weekend Projects maker Chuck writes in with his custom Optical Tremolo Box, turning light-programmable waveforms into unique audio effects. He demonstrates four audio effects made by patterns drawn or painted onto re-used clear polycarbonate dummy discs from CD spindles.
Looking for a fun, safe, family oriented project? The Getting Started with Compressed Air Rockets Kit from the Maker Shed is perfect for makers of all ages.
After your project gets funded on Kickstarter, should you make it yourself or find a manufacturing partner?
Build a wireless “bug” by combining an amplified listener with a short-range FM transmitter. Hide the circuit in a book or other discreet object.
The Maker Shed has too many books and we need to get them out of the way. Rather than continue tripping over them, throwing them at each other, and using them for broom hockey pucks, we’ve decided to sell them as Mystery Books for just $3.00 a piece. Yes, really.
Slideshow of murals “live illustrated” by ImageThink artists of Maker Faire New York Auditorium presentations by Seth Godin, Jack Hitt, Chris Anderson, Bre Pettis, David Pogue, Stephen Wolfram and more.
The Repeat After Me: A Mintronics Memory Game project is a throwback to the era of Simon and Pocket Repeat. Even more than 30 years after its initial release, this electronic game remains a hit.
