Free Flint Knapping Library
The flint knapping community is as generous with its time and expertise as any enthusiast group I know. Case in point, this fantastic resource from knapper Mike Lynn, who has compiled more than 340 pages…
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
Ambient Bus Arrival Monitor
Check out John Graham-Cumming’s ambient bus arrival monitor that he built out of a hacked Linksys wireless router that pulls data from London’s Countdown service and lets him know how long he has to wait until the next one. Underlying this is a simple JSON API that, while not public, seems to be usable by […]
A Stylish and More User-Friendly Geiger Counter
In the wake of the Japanese earthquake and nuclear accident, Bunnie Huang designs an attractive and more user-friendly Geiger counter.
MAKE Confetti Party with Kinect/Box2D Mashup
For the upcoming Vancouver Mini Maker Faire fundraiser party tonight, Vincent van Haaff made a fun confetti party with openFrameworks.
How-To: Moss Graffiti
Wanna leave your mark in a cool but unobtrusive manner? How about a mossy message for the masses? Grab a clump of moss, whip up a moss milkshake, apply, and watch your art grow.
NEWS FROM THE FUTURE – Solar Panels Made With Ion Cannons
“Twin Creeks, a solar power startup that emerged from hiding today, has developed a way of creating photovoltaic cells that are half the price of todayโs cheapest cells, and thus within reach of challenging the fossil fuel hegemony. The best bit: Twin Creeksโ photovoltaic cells are created using a hydrogen ion particle accelerator.”
Happy Tau Day
Vi Hart pushes back on Pi and whole Pi Day thingy.
