Phil Shapiro (Takoma Park, Md.) sent us this video of solar cookers being built and deployed by villagers in Darfur. Amazing to think what impact some cardboard and foil material can have on the health and well-being of tens of thousands of people. [Thanks, Phil!] 40,000 solar cookers in Darfur
It wouldn’t be DEtroit without vats of molten metal as bright as the sun pouring and spitting into molds. Poet, painter, photographer, sculptor (AND bartender), Joe Sandor, is providing the hellfire at this weekend’s Maker Faire Detroit. Joe’s actually from Chicago, but we won’t hold that against him. Tonight, at 7pm, he’ll be at the […]
One of my favorite features of Maker Faire Bay Area was the Maker Shed soldering merit badges and the Learn to Solder tent. It looks like it’s a similar hit in Detroit. Marc de Vinck shares this great Maker Faire moment: Marc (asking a kid): “Did you learn to solder? Was it fun?” Kid: “Yeah! […]
You may remember Mike Gould and his awesome laser lunchboxes from his project article in MAKE Volume 20. Mike is at Maker Faire Detroit, talking about lunchbox lasers and performing laser shows as the Illuminatus Laser Light Opera. Check out his website for more information on building your own laser lunchbox. The rest of Mike’s […]
It’s all about activity here at Maker Faire Detroit. If you’re over by the crafting area, you’ve got a lot to choose from: TaDaa! Studio T-shirt Tote Bag XYRON Creativity Area Detroit Lives Mural The National Needlearts Association Station Just to name a few!
That’s right! The crew from i3Detroit has been working hard all week to get their Twinkie car ready for Maker Faire. If you’re lucky, you might be able to grab catch one as you’re walking around!
Our old pal, the net-connected, twittering car, AJ the Fiesta, is back in action and tweeting from Maker Faire Detroit. How’s the tire pressure, AJ? American Journey 2.0 on MAKE
