How-To: Modern Paper Lampshade
Give your winter decor a burst of cheer and a pop of bright color with a modern paper lampshade!
Month: January 2013
Learn a New Skill in the New Year – Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a multifaceted device that can use a host of skills. While this single board computer was made with education in mind, it is not what I would call “easy to use” and can challenge even the most savvy maker. Fortunately, with a thriving online community and the Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Kit and book, help isn’t hard to find.
Pop-Up Crosswalk from Old Carpet
Self-proclaimed urban hacktivist Florian Riviere created this clever pop-up crosswalk by simply painting white stripes onto a piece of black carpet.
Open Hardware Pinoccio Is A Wireless, Web-Ready Microcontroller
I met Eric Jennings at the Hardware Innovation Workshop last May where he was showing off plans for a new wireless Arduino-compatible mircocontroller board. After going through nine prototypes since then, he and co-founder Sally Carson launched the Pinoccio this week. Here’s how Eric describes the platform: Pinoccio is a complete ecosystem for building the […]
Raspberry Pi Security Cam With Pan and Tilt
Christian Bianchini of Switzerland, now living in London, built this web-connected camera for his home. It consists of a webcam enclosed in a PVC pipe, with two servos controlling pan and tilt. A temperature sensor and motion sensor also provide data. The whole system is managed by a Raspberry Pi, communicates with the Internet via […]
How-To: Beaded Neckband
Embellish your next sewing project with a pretty beaded neckband!
Mindstorms Axle Sorter
Japanese Lego builder akiyuky has been featured on the MAKE blog numerous times, including his great ball contraption (and another) as well as his monster 5-axis robotic arm. This time he’s built a large robot the sole purpose of which is to sort his Lego cross axles by length. This is such a maker thing […]