Visualize the Scale of the Solar System with Drones and Football Fields
Our solar system is big and that can make it hard to visualize. In this video Mark Rober uses drones to show the distances involved.
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!
Building a Maker’s Island Paradise
What would you make if you had your own island? Here’s how Jaimie Mantzel makes life work on his island.
Go Behind the Scenes of Installing an Interactive LED Art Exhibit
Nick Squires details his time spent using his maker skills to produce an interactive art installation and performance.
The Raspberry Pi 3 Does Not Halt and Catch Fire
Earlier today some really interesting thermal images of the new Raspberry Pi 3 board along with some worrying news about the operating temperature under load was posted to Reddit.
This Tiny Arcade Cabinet Is a Weather Station in Disguise
It’d be way too obvious to make an arcade cabinet that plays video games. Instead, this arcade cabinet houses a mini weather station.
Exploring the History of Great Ideas with Make: Inventions
We revisit the wonderful Make: Inventions video series with Steve Hoefer
Designing a Modern Newton’s Cradle from Scratch
Ben Watson wanted to know how a Newton’s Cradle worked, so he built one.