How PancakeBot Works
Miguel Valenzuela, builder of the Lego PancakeBot is trying to bring the bot to Maker Faire Bay Area. He posted this video explaining how the thing works. It’s cool!
Month: January 2013
How-To: Hanging Hardcover Book Shelf
If you’ve ever bought a bad hardcover book, then didn’t know what to do with it after you finished reading, this hardcover book shelf upcycling project is for you!
Upcycled Egg Carton Book
Artist Erin Zamrzla created this ingenius blank book from paper from grocery bags and an egg carton.
Email Treats to Your Pooch with the Raspberry Pi Dog Treat Machine
John from NYC CNC created a Raspberry Pi-based dog treat machine which dispenses treats for his dog Judd when you email a special email address. What I like the most about this Raspberry Pi-based project is that the it replies back to you with a still image taken from a webcam so that you can […]
The Maker Map Project Goes Live, But Needs Your Help
Renee DiResta and Nick Pinkston turned a challenge into a project. And now they’re asking for help from the maker community to help it grow. They realized how difficult it was to find businesses that cater to makers–makerspaces, fabricators, and supply outlets. Some dedicated googling turned up a few results, but it was easier for them to simply ask friends in the maker community. They decided to leverage that knowledge and set it free. Thus the idea for the Maker Map was born.
Hidden Exterior Door Obscures Your Entryway
While I’ve seen plenty of secret passageways used in home interiors, I think this is the first time I’ve seen a hidden exterior doorway. This fantastic home hack comes to us via Core77. The YouTube user that uploaded it, oggfaba, has given a few details on the materials used: Standard fiberglass exterior door. Red cedar […]
How-To: Measuring Tape Bracelet
I don’t think our own Haley Pierson-Cox is alone loving sewing notions.