I recently assembled a MeggyJr. RGB kit and was pleasantly surprised at what a solid handheld gaming system it really is. Inspired by Meggy’s bright and blinky LED matrix screen, I decided to try my hand at some basic game development. Because I’d never written a game before (though played more than my fair share), […]
This week is the first part of a series about getting started with the Arduino. A few weeks ago I posted a quick how-to on using a force sensor with an Arduino and I received a lot of positive feedback. This led (no pun intended) me to the idea of a creating a series of […]
If you’ve never seen a kid make a Drawdio – you’re missing out. I get asked all the time what’s the best kit to build with a son and/or daughter and the Drawdio is my #1 pick. Drawdio is an electronic pencil that lets you make music while you draw – it’s a very simple […]
Tour the elegant and hypnotic motorized wave sculptures, created by visionary maker Reuben Margolin. In the Maker Workshop John Park upcycles a discarded shopping cart into a stylish easy chair, and Mister Jalopy details the unsung wonders of his 1950 Studebaker. The Maker Channel features a treadmill bike, an obedient, robotic foot stool, a homemade […]
Kick back with John Park as he demonstrates how to upcycle a no-longer-usable shopping cart into an easy chair. This Make: magazine-based project offers an introductory look at how to cut, bend, and shape metal using metal cutters, saws, vice grips, and other tools common to home workshops. John also attempts a “deluxe” version of […]
Reuben Margolin, a Bay Area visionary and longtime maker, creates totally singular techno-kinetic wave sculptures. Using everything from wood to cardboard to found and salvaged objects, Reuben’s artwork is diverse, with sculptures ranging from tiny to looming, motorized to hand-cranked. Focusing on natural elements like a discrete water droplet or a powerful ocean eddy, his […]
Check out the PDF for detailed instructions for building your own shopping cart chair. Take a look at the Maker Workshop segment with John Park.
