How did They Make That Huge Comic-Con Robot?
How did they build that cool cosplay robot that looks like a RoboCop robot villain?
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Maker Family Builds Museum Quality Mars Rover
It may seem extraordinary that a man and his two young daughters would end up providing the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) with a replacement robot for their Mars rover exhibit. The full story is even more interesting, and an inspiration for young makers and parents.
Creative Marketing Helps NashMicro buy Training Kits
NashMicro, the Nashville Microcontrollers Users’ Group, recently had a need to raise some money to buy training kits. This is a story about how they used their maker ingenuity to accomplish the task.
3D-Printed SkySweeper Robot Inspects Power Lines
The SkySweeper, constructed with 3D-printed elements, is able to inch along power lines to inspect them. Built by UC San Diego engineering grad student Nick Morozovsky, the SkySweeper can be built for far cheaper than other line inspection robots.
Sunrise Alarm Clock
Many people find the beep of an alarm clock to be a very unpleasant way to wake up. One alternative is to use lights to wake you up. In this project, I am going to show you how to make a simple light alarm circuit from an outlet timer and a handful of basic electrical components.
Look out Mickey: Orange County Mini Maker Faire This Weekend
Who need Disneyland when you’ve got the Orange County Mini Maker Faire in nearby Irvine, Calif? With more than 70 maker exhibits on tap, about 3,000 attendees expected to come, and big support from event co-sponsor Edtric, it should be a big day. Here’ a preview of some of the makers who will showing their stuff.
Geometric Hair Pin or Necklace
Minted Strawberry made a sweet geometric tutorial that you can use to make a hair pin OR a rad necklace. Two-in-one!