The Raspberry Pi has always been able to claim that it is a full computer, all you have to do is plug it into all the external components like a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to get going. However, it has been sold as a bare board since it’s conception, keeping it somewhat of a tool […]
Episode 3: Joshua Pearce on Open Source In the third episode of Make:Cast, I talk with Joshua Pearce about his new book, “Create, Share and Save Money Using Open Source Projects.” Joshua is a professor of materials science and electrical engineering at Michigan Tech University where he directs the Michigan Tech Open Sustainability Technology Lab […]
It’s no secret that Halloween is a day that makers love. And, its great to see that childhood passion for trick-or-treating transform into a love of cosplay and costume creation and prop building. So this week and last we reached out to some of our favorite Maker Camp hosts to bring you and your community […]
Here’s an example of the Marangoni effect at work. As a bit of detergent is placed in the cut out circle, the difference in surface tension propels the little boat forward.
Tod Kurt has been doing a wonderful series of tutorials to help you learn CircuitPython. Of course, being October, he’s chosen a spooky theme. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to do a 2 axis gimbal, this simple little eyeball project will give you all you need to know, in order to make it […]
Cosplay horns are a right of passage, and here’s how to make some awesome ones.
Create support structures for your SLA, DLP, or LCD resin prints — the right way
