Make a Bird Activity Monitor and Feeder with Arduino
Create a digital bird feeder that can monitor weather and bird activity.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
This Week in Making: A Zelda Ocarina, Robotic Darts, and Pi…Pie?
This week in making we saw the start of The 2017 Hackaday Project, the creation of a real Ocarina, the best Pi, and a cheating dartboard.
9 Biohacking Projects and Resources to Inspire Your Next Experiment
Whether you’re converting your garage into a full blown lab or trying a few fun experiments, here are a few projects for anyone!
The MakeShift Challenge: Survive a Deserted Island
Can you find water and survive on a deserted island?
Dara Dotz on Applying Maker Skills to Disaster Areas
Field Ready is a nonprofit that applies maker skills in disaster areas and communities of need. Read on for co-founder Dara Dotz’ advice on what to do, how to solve problems, and what’s next for humanitarian aid.
Oakland’s Open Insulin Project Aims to Disrupt Diabetes
Medical patents typically last 20 years, but because of minor yet regular advancements to the insulin production process, these patents have been maintained for nearly a century. Biohackers working on the Open Insulin Project are now working to come up with their own protocol to create the compound that diabetics have relied on since 1922. […]
5 Labs That Use 3D Printing for Biohacking Projects
When it comes to fabricating with cells, these groups are leading the charge with DIY bioprinters and innovative methods.