Nest Thermostat Inspires DIY, Open-Source Versions
Inspired by Nest, Spark Labs and Adafruit Industries are releasing their own open-source smart thermostat projects.
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Galileo Project: Create a Display to Track the Days Until MAKE hits Newsstands
Using Galileo, Intel’s new Arduino-compatible board, you can create a display in your home to track the number of days until MAKE hits newsstands.
The Trouble with Things
In ten years’ time, every piece of clothing you own, every piece of jewellery you wear, and every thing you carry with you will be measuring, weighing and calculating your life. In ten years, the world—your world—will be full of sensors. But there’s a problem.
How-To: Scotch Eggs
While much of North America consumes vast quantities of fried foods during the super bowl this evening, it might be worth looking at some decadent comfort foods from overseas, like this satisfying Scotch Eggs tutorial from Instructables user MeloVlog.
Life-Sized Pirate Ship from Cardboard
Treasure Island enthusiasts and friends Josh, Mikey, and Joel created a monumental tribute to the pirate life with a life-sized ship, complete with buxom figurehead, made entirely from cardboard and hot glue in just 5 days.
How-To: DIY Cupcake Cloche
Turn your next sugary treat into a true snack-time event: get fancy with this DIY cupcake cloche tutorial!
How-To: LEGO Minifig Soaps
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day/birthday/just because gift for geeks of all ages? Clearly, you need to check out this tutorial for making custom LEGO minifig soaps!