Making Your Own Soldering Station
An industrious maker reverse engineers and builds his own high-end soldering station.
Month: March 2018
Open Source RFID System Keeps Untrained Members Off Dangerous Machines
A huge recurring problem in makerspaces is the lack of training in how to handle the machines These machines can be dangerous.
Gaze In Awe at Pat’s Giant Pepper Grinder
Have you ever wondered how a giant, fully functional, pepper grinder is made? If the answer is yes, you’ll want to check out this video.
Experimenting with Turning an Ultrasonic Cleaner into an Ultrasonic Knife
Follow along as a curious maker tries to turn an ultrasonic cleaner into an ultrasonic cutting knife.
Maker Pro News: Open Source Startup Mycroft Takes on Amazon Alexa
Digital assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home exploded in popularity this year, but how are open source rivals responding?
Weekend Watch: Handmade with Ashley
Ashley likes to make fun, nerdy handmade projects in her home shop.
Tips of the Week: Battery Tabs, Baking Pan Hacks, Buying Cheap and Upgrading, and Is it On?
From top-level tips to down and dirty hacks, this week sees it all.
