These Kids Built an Exoskeleton to Lift 400 Pounds
These are students at the Bay School of San Francisco, and the makers of AJAX, a hydraulic exoskeleton that looks like something from a movie.
Month: May 2015
From Concept to Cockpit, the B.S.B.B. Mk II is an Immersive Maker Simpit
David Shuff built a fully immersive gaming environment for the classic Xbox game Steel Battalion.
Tasty Treats: How to Make Homemade Slushies
Ready to blow your kids’ minds? This weekend, surprise them with the most awesome summertime dessert there is: homemade slushies! We call them slushies here in Chicago and I remember my mom buying them for me at the local mall when I was a kid. They were so much fun and so many flavor options! […]
Thud Rumble Demos Intel-based DJ Hardware at MakerCon
During Wednesday’s closing talk at San Francisco’s MakerCon, members of Thud Rumble demonstrated a suite of digital DJ tools developed in collaboration with Intel and their Edison platform. Thud Rumble co-founder Ritchie “YogaFrog” Desuasido preceded the demo with a talk about the evolution of DJ technology from record crates, to laptops, and his vision for […]
Perfect Tassels Every Time
Follow this detailed tutorial for creating perfect tassels every time!
Summer Knits: Notched Hem Tank Top
Knit up some breezy summer-ready style with this wonderful notched hem tank top project! Looking for a lightweight hand-knit that will look great with both comfy jeans and office-appropriate trousers? We’ve found the perfect top for you! In this notched hem tank top knitting pattern from Gina’s Stitch on The Purl Bee, fashion meets comfort, […]
An Engraved Wooden Risk Game Table
Furniture is necessary, but can be kind of boring. Why not add a playable board game surface to it? Corrado Cera was inspired by a Monopoly board drawn on a table that he saw while browsing the internet, and decided to build “the most dangerous game for social relations, friendships, or any other personal connection….Risk.” As someone […]
