Mentoring FIRST Lego League
The Mindstorms robot is much like the teams: both start as a pile of parts, but as time goes on, the robot comes together and becomes a thing that can face the challenges it encounters.
Month: April 2014
Humble Makers Against Crowdfunding Scams (HMACS)
What if there were a loose body of makers, with some recognizable name and “seal of non-disapproval,” who take it upon themselves to vet all of the new hardware offerings posted to crowdfunding sites?
Zombie-Themed Farewell Cake
Imgur user TryAnotherPiece gave their co-worker a sardonic send off with this stunningly macabre zombie-themed farewell cake.
How-To: Choose A Good Camping Tent
If you’re planning to do some crafting in the great outdoors, then before you do you might want to make sure that your shelter is up to your crafting standards with this handy tutorial for selecting a good tent by Camping With Gus.
Maker Faire Shenzhen a Seminal Event for Makers in China
I found China open and friendly, intense and tireless, broad and expansive, informal and optimistic.
Online Class: How to Write and Pitch a Book Proposal
If you’re a DIY blogger or project designer who’s ready to take the next step in your crafty career, you might want to check out this e-course for writing and pitching a book proposal!
Melissa Sixma’s Needlework Memes
Much like the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England were memorialized in embroidery by the Bayeux Tapestry, artist Melissa Sixma has commemorated several important moments in the history of the internetz with this exquisite series of needlework pieces.