Realistic Back to the Future DeLorean Will Transport You Directly to 2015
William Tucker tended to get a lot of stares when he drives his modified 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
DIY Projects
Fun Fiber Optic Formalwear Illuminates the Dance Floor
If you’d like to make a fashion statement that’s out of this world, then you’d better keep your eye out for the fiber optic formal wear that will be on display at Maker Faire Bay Area this year. Jenn Mann did a fabulous job following Instructables user Natalina’s Fiber Optic Dress project, but created her […]
See Diet Coke & Mentos, a Two-Ton Hexapod, and More at Maker Faire UK
We’re now less than a week away from the premier maker event in the Britain, Maker Faire UK, which will be held at the Centre for Life in Newcastle-upon-Tyne this weekend. So roll up, roll up, for the biggest Maker Faire in Britain.
Tiny R/C Tanks Converge on Bay Area for Battle
“I have always been interested in tracked vehicles,” says Seth Abrahams. Abrahams is a member of the Bay Area Tankers club, a group of R/C tank enthusiasts who promote the hobby of scale model armored vehicles. Abrahams brought his 1/16th scale RC tanks to Maker Fair Bay Area last year, and he’ll be back again […]
Empathy VR Telepresence Rig Uses Oculus Rift to Connect Distant Friends
Tatsuki Adaniya started his Virtual Reality (VR) project as a way to keep in touch with his long distance girlfriend. He wanted something more personal than texting or even Skype. He wanted something that would let him feel like he was in the same room, sharing the same view as her. So he developed a […]
10 Places To Get Your Fashion Fix At Maker Faire
Designers are always pushing the boundaries with fashion and the place to see this happening is Maker Faire Bay Area. Every year there is always something interesting to see. People are continuously experimenting with new ways to upcycle old clothing and incorporate technology into designs that stretch the imagination. Last year, fashiontech designer Anouk Wipprecht […]
Red-Hot Steel and Green Fire Make Gilly A Sight to Behold
“Does it move?” This is one of the most common questions you’ll hear if you happen to be standing near Gilly, a giant stainless steel sculpture by Orion Fredricks. The swooping curves, anatomically inspired construction, and lifelike posture make it feel as though Gilly is about to turn and look in your direction at any […]