Make:it – Magnetic Sculpture Kit
Join me, won’t you? as I explore the trials and tribulations which comprise the process best described as – Building the Magnetic Sculpture kit. In the Maker Shed: Magnetic Sculpture Kit
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TILT: The Battle to Save Pinball
TILT: The Battle to Save Pinball DVD. One of the great maker tales of the game industry. In 1998, Williams was the world’s biggest pinball manufacturer, but they were in trouble. Two legendary designers took their “crazy” idea out of the company and into a garage; the result, “Pinball 2000,” became a sensation… until Williams […]
Game of Life – An electronics kit
In 1970, John Conway came up with a 1-player game called Game of Life. The Game of Life is a mathematical game that simulates ‘colonies’ that grow or die based on how crowded or lonely they are and is known for the way it creates a beautiful organic display out of randomness. MAKE presents the […]
Weekend Project: Herbie The Mousebot
Herbie the Mousebot is a very quick, easy-to-build, light-chasing robot kit, perfect for beginners. This little robot is so quick, you have to run to keep up with him. To download Herbie the Mousebot MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. @ The Maker store — Herbie the Mousebot
More details on the Maker’s Notebook
O’Reilly’s FYI Blog contest to give away a Maker’s Notebook is over. 22 people posted ideas of what they’d do with their book or to improve their book. Several of the ideas for improvements are already included: 1. Several people mentioned rulers. The Maker’s Notebook has inches and metric rulers on the book’s end papers. […]
I Make: A look at Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
At the Bay Area Maker Faire in San Mateo, May 2008 there were over 400 Makers and 65,000+ attendees – in this video produced by Eric Michael Beug called “I Make:” the Makers say “I Make:” and (as you have guessed) tell us what they make! – it’s an amazing video and gives you an […]
New in the Maker Shed – TV-B-Gone Pro
Woah – TV-B-even-goner! The TV-B-Gone Pro SHP (Super High Power) is a marvel to behold! TV-B-Gone Pro SHP works the same way the TV-B-Gone keychain works, but it is way more powerful because it has more emitters and uses a bigger battery. Instead of the batman-like keychain, it comes in a lightweight case that fits […]
