Wrangle Your Cables with These 2 Zip Tie Tricks
The zip tie or cable tie is a well-known tool for bundling together wires and other elements of your project. Here are some little-known tricks for using zip ties to keep things separated.
High School Robotics Team’s “Xcalibear” Stolen, But Maker Spirit Prevails
A high school robotics team suffer a loss with the theft of their champion “Xcalibear” robot, but they are rallying to prep a replacement.
Weekend Project: Listen to Weird Sounds from Electromagnetic Fields
Elektrosluch is a device for listening to electromagnetic fields. It works as a translator of oscillations from electromagnetic domain, through electric domain to audible domain. This is a tutorial on making your own basic version.
6 Sci-Fi Cat Dwellings That Let Your Pet Make a Giant Leap for Feline-kind
Does your cat spend all day dreaming of exploring the stars? Well, there’s no way to prove they don’t, so here’s six Sci-Fi cat houses.
Makerspace Revitalizes South End of Downtown Greensboro, North Carolina
The Forge is the makerspace that has been the center of neighborhood revitalization in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Book Review: “The Art of Whimsical Stitching” Inspires Creative Threadwork
Joanne Sharpe’s new book is meant to spark some whimsy into your fiber art. Good for beginners and savvy sewers looking for inspiration.
Don’t Frak It Up: 5 Considerations Before You Hack Your Hardware
There’s good hardware hiding in old appliances and gadgets. Here are 5 things you should consider when you hack your hardware.
