A quick update from the Mitten today! Details are almost all worked out, but expect to have your craft fix filled at this year’s Maker Faire Detroit. I’ll have an official announcement soon, but there will definitely be a call for craft vendors soon… You heard here first! Detroit makers, don’t forget that you’ve still […]
Bdring of buildlog.net built this 40W laser engraver cutter from scratch.
We were saddened to learn that Dr. Ed Roberts — aka “the father of the personal computer” — died of pneumonia on April 1 of this year. He was 68. In 1975 Roberts designed the MITS Altair 8800, arguably the world’s first personal computer. It was a runaway success at the time, selling around 6,000 […]
Derek “Deek” Diedricksen (Stoughton, MA) is back, with another episode of his Tiny Yellow House. This guy is such a natural, “endlessly entertaining,” as Letterman likes to say. In this episode, Deek gives us a tour of his mini-cabin/house built out of recycled junk (from dumpster diving/repurposing), and curbside materials. With a guitar tease/ guest […]
Gardening is a rewarding craft that bridges the gap between art and earth. Plants grow and thrive and all they need to do it is a bit of water, sun and love. They give us colors, textures, and flowers, all of which can be combined in endless ways. Provide them with a container and some […]
In celebration of Geek Chic month here at Make: Online, three lucky readers will win a copy of Diana Eng’s book, Fashion Geek! You’ve seen it on the runway and the red carpet — clothing and accessories that combine the world of fashion with the modern sleekness of tech. And now, the know-how to to […]
Interested in playing around with electroencephalographic (EEG) technology? Eric Mika, Arturo Vidich and Sofy Yuditskaya have created an excellent guide to hacking EEG which includes descriptions of EEG toys, instructions, and code. [via Peter Horvath]
