From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
If you haven’t seen the Center Stage sessions from Maker Faire Bay Area, the folks at FORA.tv have the entire set available online. See Massimo Banzi, Gever Tulley, David Brin, a presentation on the AlloSphere project at the California Nanosystems Institute, Mary Haskett on risk taking, and many other great presentations.
GO, GO GADGETS @ THEDAILY. This is that new iPad magazine, and it’s also online. Our own Becky Stern makes an appearance! Meet the real-life MacGyvers. Engineers and garage tinkerers across the country are building their own MP3 players, 3D printers and, yes, even light guns. And they say you can too. The Daily talked […]
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with control panels. I dreamed of making a spaceship capsule out of my room, covered with toggles and panel lights that I could used to launch countless astronaut and sci-fi fantasies. The closest I ever came to this was a six-pad rocketry launch controller my friends (and […]
Here’s the TED@MotorCity talk that Maker Media General Manager Dale Dougherty gave last month. I love the enthusiasm Dale has for the enthusiasts we call “makers.” I also really like the idea of “playing technology” (and the power of playing technology in groups).
Read through PenfoldPlant’s guide to building a large snow sculpture, namely this snow hand, so you’re prepared to get out there and be creative when the next blizzard hits!
Cyber Santa by Jim Leftwich, from 1993’s edition of Beyond Cyberpunk! We asked our readers to tell us what was on their wish lists. They composed letters to Cyber Santa. Here’s a sampling. Nick Brenn: Dear Santa… I want an Arduino Uno and a Drawdio Kit! I think I am on your good list. Thanks, […]
Hi MAKE readers! I’m Nick Normal, an artist, maker, blogger and all-around enthusiast of maker culture. I live in the wonderful borough of Queens, which will also be host later this month to the 1st annual World Maker Faire in New York City! I frequently document spaces and events around NYC with a before-and-after lens, […]
