Working Giant Lego NES Controller
We’ve seen giant NES controllers in the Maker world before, but Baron von Brunk’s may be the first that is made almost entirely of Lego.
Month: January 2013
MAKE at CES 2013: Hello from Las Vegas!
Hello from Las Vegas! I’m at International CES this week looking for interesting technology and electronics. Of course, since this is MAKE, this won’t be your typical CES coverage. I’ll be looking past the dazzling booths and big screen televisions for the stuff that makers are interested in like 3D printers, hackable gadgets, and cool […]
MAKE Asks: Cable Management
MAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.
How to Make a Makerspace Workshop
If you’re thinking of starting a makerspace, and don’t know how to proceed, you’ll want to be in Massachusetts the weekend of February 1st for the How to Make a Makerspace Workshop. Host and MAKE publisher Dale Dougherty describes the event: Artisan’s Asylum and MAKE are teaming up to put on a weekend of presentations […]
How-To: Paper Towel Tube Yarn Winder
For those with excess yarn and paper towel tubes, youtube user fiberjira created this tutorial video for creating an ingenious DIY yarn winder that winds the yarn onto paper towel tubes.
Learn a New Skill in the New Year – Getting Started with Soldering
Soldering is one of the the most useful skills in a maker’s arsenal. If you’re looking to learn to solder or perhaps brush up on your skills, consider checking out our Getting Started with Soldering Kit in the Maker Shed. It has just about everything you need to get soldering all in one box.
How-To: Paperclay Bust Jewelry Display
Project photos or craft fair booths in need of a little visual enhancement? Dress up those lackluster displays with a vintage-inspired paperclay bust jewelry display!