Made in Baltimore: Staffing Your Makerspace
A makerspace is just a space without makers, so the right staff will need to know their way around the equipment and the community.
Maker Spotlight: Josh Short
Josh Short is taking his Bomb Shelter Radio on the road, creating and broadcasting soundscapes across America.
Incredibly Useful, and Free, Guide to Fasteners
Everything you always wanted to know about nuts, bolts, and other fasteners but were afraid to ask.
Use BITalino to Graph Your Biosignals and Play Pong!
The BITalino is great for biohacking — hook up the sensors and play Classic Pong with a swing of your wrist.
Volkswagen Security Problems: Arduino Hack Reveals RFID Vulnerability
A team of researchers were able to unlock and start the ignition of Volkswagen cars with just $40 of electronic components.
Cooling Off in a Cardboard Swimming Pool
In the height of summer, a swimming pool is at the top of many a wish list. Would you ever consider building one from… cardboard?
Did a Solar-Powered Autonomous Boat Just Cross the Pacific Ocean?
Damon McMillan built a robotic boat. Not just any robotic boat. This one is sailing across the world’s oceans. And it’s just simple and elegant enough to work.