Reminder: MAKE will be at the The Happening: Mixed-Reality Party in DC on Saturday and also in Second Life so you can attend virtually and for free on Mac, Win and Linux… – pictured, what I have to fit in my alloted carry on baggage. Details about the event here – Link.
Here’s a video of the Humancar – it does look like a lot of fun – “The HumanCar operates with four people working in concert like an engine. The two front people ‘body-steer’ to turn, like a ski or board- this is so fun to ride you want to scream. We will be able to […]
Here’s how to build a very bright, very low power portable light for less than $100, the Maker uses this on his bike. Link.
Thanks Mr. Magazine! Link.
Travis writes in with some good news, features, and a contest on TechnicalVideoRental, a video rental service for Makers – “…we released our new website, which supports customer ratings, viewer feedback, AND editorial reviews…We’re very happy that in two weeks we’ve already gotten over 70 reviews, good, bad, and ugly. From the “do yourself a […]
An excellent essay every Maker should read on Gonzo Engineering by Steven K. Roberts, creator of the MicroShip – “…It is from this culture that the Internet emerged, as well as the Open Source movement that carries in its breast our last hope for freedom of choice. Less obviously, it’s also a diverse community of […]
Jim writes – “I just wanted to let you know I uploaded a video that almost everyone will find interesting. Have you ever wondered how many helium balloons it would take to lift a human being off the ground? We did it, and the video is the story of what happened. I think almost every […]
