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!
Laser Cut Couture with Diana Eng
Designer Diana Eng shows us some samples from her Laser Lace collection. By using a laser etcher on fabric she creates intricate lace designs inspired by the cells of plants and flowers.
Christmas Breakfast Wreath
Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan of The Kitchn shares her story of making a Christmas breakfast wreath, an ongoing tradition in her family. The finished product looks too good to eat, but based on what Sara says, I can’t wait to try this recipe with my friends and family.
The Weekend Projects Circuit Board Challenge
One thing we’ve encountered in our weekly beginning electronics series, Weekend Projects, is that there are several ways to fabricate the same circuit.
Hunting for Treasure with Weekend Projects
Weekend Projects reader Robert writes in with his version of the Treasure Finder, a homemade metal detector, including custom board mods and alternative wire coil material. I don’t know where Robert lives, but I hope it’s near lots of treasures, and he cuts us in on any hoards he finds!
HAXLR8R: First International Incubator Program for Hardware Startups
HAXLR8R is a 111-day accelerator program providing hardware-focused startups from all over the world with the appropriate support to deliver their concept into a competitive reality.
The Mystery of Mystery Electronic Switches Revealed
Our latest Weekend Project is a great lesson in turning a cheap consumer product into a magical maker device. Mystery Electronic Switches converts an electronic holiday greeting card with LEDs (along with the aide of a couple magnetic reed switches and various other components) into a portable gadget and magic trick that will both astound and confuse whomever you challenge to turn this device on. The secret…
