FORA.tv Streaming Maker Faire Main Stage
Our friends at FORA.tv are back behind the camera again to stream all of the amazing speakers we have lined up for Main Stage at World Maker Faire. Who says you can’t be at Maker Faire?
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!
Fire-breathing Gon KiRin – Ryan Doyle (video)
Meet Ryan Doyle, the co-creator of Gon KiRin, a 69′ fire-breathing dragon. Ryan learned to create in many mediums while working in his grandmother’s doll hospital, and took his recycled art-car-dragon to Detroit to finish it amid the artifacts of American auto manufacturing.
Maker Faire New York: John Hodgman to Reveal Secrets of Famous Magic Tricks
< JOHN HODGMAN shall present information on THE SECRETS OF FAMOUS MAGIC TRICKS from his forthcoming book of FINAL WORLD KNOWLEDGE entitled THAT IS ALL. Sat 9/17 at 2 pm Main Stage.
The Weekend Projects Challenge at World Maker Faire and Online
As part of RadioShack’s The Great Create campaign, we’re challenging all MAKE readers out there to complete any of our Weekend Projects. In return, you’ll win a FREE Maker’s Notebook ($20 value, pictured above), courtesy of the Maker Shed…
Radios of a Different Frequency
Working on the latest Weekend Projects Newsletter, about the Aircraft Band Receiver, sparked my own interest. Of course, like other readers, I had questions about hearing amplitude modulated (AM) sound on a FM-expanded receiver. And like any good blogger, within minutes, I had more opened tabs than I could deal with. I saved some […]
Last Chance for Discounted World Maker Faire Tickets
Is the second annual World Maker Faire really in just nine short days? You betcha! And now is your final opportunity to purchase “early bird” tickets online at a discounted price before they rise to their full face value. Save $5 on a day pass or $10 on a weekend pass if you purchase your tickets today!
Radio Hacking Made Easy: the Aircraft Band Receiver
Ever wanted to eavesdrop on what those lofty control towers in the sky are chatting about? Well now’s your opportunity! If our previous project seemed a bit daunting, our latest Weekend Project, the Aircraft Band Receiver, couldn’t be easier! With only a simple analog-tuner pocket radio, some batteries, and a couple of small screwdrivers, you […]