3 DIY Car Projects That Really Break The Mold
these 3 projects are mind boggling in their complexity and effort.
Month: February 2022
Inside iFixit’s Fight for the Right to Repair
iFixit is building a path toward a repairable world, one teardown at a time.
Repair Wars: Cory Doctorow on the State of Right to Repair
They’ve stacked the decks against servicing your own purchases;
The community is now resisting
— and winning.
Join Diresta And Friends On Netflix For Some Silly Making Fun
Today, Netflix announced “Making Fun” a new show starring a bunch of our friends from the maker community. You’ll probably recognize Jimmy Diresta, Graz Makes, Pat Lap, Derek From Malden, and Paul Jackman. This looks fantastic! I think it is important to point out and notice that this isn’t a competition. Just some makers having […]
Maker’s Knowledge
Maker’s knowledge is the unique understanding of a thing by the person who made it. Author and Make: contributor Bill Gurstelle talks about his books, his favorite projects and his ongoing study of the history of science and technology, where the concept of Maker’s Knowledge has been developed. It is knowledge only available to the […]
Can You Machine A Useful Steam Engine In A Home Shop?
Quinn from BlondieHacks has just started a very interesting new project. She’s going to build a steam engine in her home shop. I don’t mean one of those tiny little desk toys, an actual functional (somewhat small) steam engine! This machine comes as a kit, but it isn’t the type of kit you may be […]
Supporting Maker Education through the Infy Maker Awards
As a result of COVID19, this past year has presented a magnitude of challenges to learning and education that has not been seen before. The sudden flip to a remote or hybrid model has made learning more difficult for some and nearly impossible for others, particularly those in low-income communities and communities of color. I’ve […]