Drone’s-Eye View: Go Inside an Incredible Erupting Volcano
Watch hot lava spray past this copter as it navigates away from giant clouds of sulfur billowing upwards towards its spot in the sky.
Robotics
Making a robot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s the perfect combination of creativity, engineering and problem solving. However, if you’re just getting started in robotics, it can also be overwhelming. To make things easier for those who are just starting out, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help makers bring robots to life! From the basics of assembling your robot to software implementation, these pointers will give you everything you need to get started on your robotic adventure!
MAKE Author Talks 3D Printing at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design
Carla Diana, author of Leo the Maker Prince, is doing a hands-on residency sponsored by Shapeways.
Peek Inside a Pi-Powered CNC Oreo-Customizing Machine
What’s cooler than a machine that creates custom Oreo cookies on-demand? Seeing how it how it all works inside.
Building a Plotclock-Inspired Line Following Bot
The robot guys over at MTRAS need a robot themed timer and found a brilliant solution by modifying a Plotclock.
StarBots Animatronic Kits: Another Kickstarter Success Story
What was the secret sauce in StarBots animatronic kits?
Join FAA-Conquering Drone Lawyer Brendan Schulman in a Conversation with MAKE
Bring on the drones! This weekend MAKE has been taking to the air at SXSW, and along with our flight demonstrations, we’re excited to have a visit from drone lawyer Brendan Schulman, one of the foremost legal experts in the field of unmanned aircraft use who just won the first-ever federal case regarding civilian drone […]
Crowdfunding Watch: Robot Projects March Ahead
Sweet robots are swarming the crowdfunding sites, with everything from humanoids to drones and hexabots up for funding.