Will This Real-Life Thor’s Hammer Let You Pick it Up?
With a few simple components, these pranksters were able to build Thor’s Hammer so that it truly only responds to whosoever is worthy.
Compete in Crazy Crate Stacking Sport at East Bay Mini Maker Faire
Come one, come all to Oakland’s 6th annual Mini Maker Faire this weekend, Sunday October 18th!
Winter Is Coming: Make a Heated Beanie Using Carbon Fiber
Learn how to harness the conductive capabilities of carbon fiber with this beanie — it’s like an electronic blanket for your noggin.
Use Arduino to Avoid Frozen Plumbing This Winter
In this project, Jason Poel Smith shows you how to make a system that will monitor the temperature of your pipes and alert you if they get near freezing.
Learn Electronics from the World’s Oldest Drum Machine
A new video series uses an obsolete drum machine to teach everything from voltage to vacuum tubes.
How and When to Use Protoboard
If you’re ready to finalize a breadboarded circuit, but not quite ready to create a printed circuit board, then your next step is protoboard.
Projection Mapping with Laser Cats
Create projection mapping special effects like the ones seen in art and advertisements, with moving video superimposed on a structure.