OpenAPS Offers Open Source Tools for Diabetes Management
OpenAPS allows a person to use data from their CGM with a small computer to adjust the insulin being delivered through a pump.
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!
The MakeShift Challenge: High School Lockdown
The school has been put on lockdown, you’re trapped in a room, and a classmate needs insulin. What would MacGyver do?
Make a Bird Activity Monitor and Feeder with Arduino
Create a digital bird feeder that can monitor weather and bird activity.
This Week in Making: A Zelda Ocarina, Robotic Darts, and Pi…Pie?
This week in making we saw the start of The 2017 Hackaday Project, the creation of a real Ocarina, the best Pi, and a cheating dartboard.
9 Biohacking Projects and Resources to Inspire Your Next Experiment
Whether you’re converting your garage into a full blown lab or trying a few fun experiments, here are a few projects for anyone!
The MakeShift Challenge: Survive a Deserted Island
Can you find water and survive on a deserted island?
Dara Dotz on Applying Maker Skills to Disaster Areas
Field Ready is a nonprofit that applies maker skills in disaster areas and communities of need. Read on for co-founder Dara Dotz’ advice on what to do, how to solve problems, and what’s next for humanitarian aid.