NASA Make: Challenge 2011 Winners
Houston, we have a … winner!
Month: June 2011
A Harry Potter-Themed Birthday Party
Elena Nazarro has some tips for putting together a Harry Potter-themed birthday party. I bet kids would really dig this. It seems like Harry Potter is the perfect theme for a child’s birthday party too, because many of the stories involve groups of children doing activities together, so it’s not much of a leap. Suggestions […]
iCufflinks
Just in time for Father’s Day, make Dad’s sleeves glow with light up power button cufflinks: Sophisticated. Modern. Open Source. Gorgeously machined aluminum with a subtle pulsating LED. Perfect for Father’s day or for that geek who loves technology and needs to get dressed up for a special event. Welcome to the future! This is […]
DIY Folding Tripod Camp Stool
I’m so taken with this folding tripod camp stool tutorial from my online crush, Wood and Faulk: Have you seen modern folding tripod stools? They are ugly as sin and your grandpa would be ASHAMED if you bought one. With the help of some hefty dowels, a little hardware and a piece of leather or […]
Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun
In anticipation of Father’s Day (this weekend!) we’re offering this review of Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun. We think the book is, well, fun, and we think you’ll agree. And as an added bonus, we’re giving MAKE readers a free, downloadable PDF of one of the book’s projects, the really fun NERF Dart Blowgun. Enjoy!
How-To: Quilted iPhone Case for Dad
I’ve really been enjoying Susan Beal’s Modern Log Cabin Quilting book, so when I decided I wanted to make a case for my dad as Father’s Day gift to celebrate his new iPhone, I took my inspiration from her camera case pattern and decided to quilt a holder.
Microsoft Says Using Open Source Kinect Drivers “Voids Warranty”
So close, but so far :( I know that other drivers and development software for Kinect are available on the Web. Can I use the Kinect sensor device with these other drivers or software instead of the SDK Beta? No. Use of the Kinect sensor device is subject to its own warranty and software license […]