This $30 Wind Turbine Is Made from Bike Parts and Discarded Aluminum
Turn junk into energy with this cheap wind turbine project from POC21.
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!
Eye-Tracking Wheelchair Control Design Wins Hackaday Prize
Eyedrivomatic uses the same technology utilized for text-to-speech in order to build a motorized wheelchair you can move with your eyes.
Let’s Start Hacking Brains
Hacking the brain is a frontier that’s touchy to explore. But it’s one where home-built gadgets can play an important role.
Sensors and Data Dominate the Cleveland Medical Hackathon
Makers, engineers, and doctors came together for the 24-hour Cleveland Medical Hackathon, using big data and microcontrollers to make a difference in healthcare.
This 3D Printed Telescope Is Powered by Raspberry Pi
We talked to Mark Wrigley about the PiKon telescope, a low-cost telescope kit using 3D printed components, and a Raspberry Pi Camera.
Join the Enable Makeathon and Help Build Assistive Technology
Design assistive technology for people in low income or rural areas for a chance to win cash prizes.
How Houdini’s Legacy Inspires Generations of Maker Magicians
“A badge of honor for magicians is to have created their own effects, their own illusions.”