New in the Maker Shed: Trebuchet Kit
Who doesn’t love a good trebuchet? This comprehensive Trebuchet Kit (available in the Maker Shed) is 100% hand made in Michigan by people who spend their free time launching pumpkins.
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Makey Awards 2012 Nominee 10, Gakken, Documentation
We’re very happy to nominate Gakken for this year’s Documentation Makey. Gakken is a huge publishing company that’s been around for over sixty years producing educational materials and kits like the Denshi blocks they brought to market in the 70s. We’ve been carrying their Otona no Kagaku (Adult Science) mook and kit combos in the […]
Kits and Revolutions
The Industrial Revolution began with kits. In 1763, Glasgow University’s scale model Newcomen steam engine broke, so the physics professor asked the school’s resident mechanic to fix it. A talented instrument maker, this university employee didn’t just get the machine working again, he figured out a clever way to improve the design by turning a […]
New in the Maker Shed: Edible Chemistry Kit
This new Edible Chemistry Kit from the Maker Shed lets you experience chemistry in the best way possible; by using your mouth!
New in the Maker Shed: Music Game Kit
Spikenzie Labs’ latest kit, the Music Game (available in the Maker Shed), is a great beginning soldering project that’s also fun (and addicting) to play.
New in the Maker Shed: MAKE Branded Alchemy Goods Wallets and Bags
These MAKE branded items from Alchemy Goods are made from upcycled materials like bicycle innertubes and car seatbelts. They are made in Seattle and are built to last! Check them out now in the Maker Shed.
New in the Maker Shed: Blinky SMT POV and Grid Kits
Interested in learning about SMT soldering? Check out the Blinky SMT POV and Grid kits, now available in the Maker Shed!