MAKE Podcast

How we made Google Apps Hacks

I’ve been using Google Docs more and more, especially for collaborative work, both at Dorkbot DC and Make: Books. At first, I did so reluctantly, but I’ve become a real convert. So I was thrilled when we (Make: Books) published Google Apps Hacks. I’m learning all sorts of useful and fun stuff from this book. […]

New in the Maker Shed – Capacitor Robot Charm

New in the Maker Shed – Capacitor Robot Charm

Celebrate the electronic aesthetic while recycling – Capacitor Robot Charms are built with electronic components salvaged from discarded TVs, VCRs, and computers. These are fun pieces that will hopefully generate awareness of the growing piles of E-Junk that are destined for our landfills. NOTE: While primarily capacitor-based the above seen duck-like capacitor robots utilize resistor […]