Members of the Dallas Personal Robotics Group are looking to organize a communal workshop. The DPRG had access to a warehouse in Garland for seven years, from 2002 through 2009 thanks to Mike Dodson, who allowed us to use one of his warehouse buildings and patiently put up with all our geeky shenanigans for almost […]
MAKE, Volume 21 is out! It’s all about personal 3D fabrication, but has plenty of crafty loveliness as well. Check out the video to get a preview, and go inside MakerBot headquarters, where DIY 3D printer kits are made. Plenty of projects, as usual! Reaction Timer Padded Swords Magic Photo Cube ESP Tester Gourd Lanterns […]
MAKE, Volume 21 digs into desktop factories, covering a variety of ways you can get started with personal manufacturing – including: CNC kits DIY CNC milling machines Steps for building your own 3D scanner An in-depth look at the MakerBot Cupcake CNC & it’s development We also paid a visit to MakerBot HQ in Brooklyn, […]
If you’re in DC this Thursday, Feb 4th, please stop by HacDC and catch this month’s Dorkbot DC gathering. We have two amazing presenters this month, Andy Holtin and Atau Tanka. Those involved with Maker Faire Austin may remember Andy’s involvement there (and my recent piece about his work here on the site). Atau is […]
Stuck inside? Maker Shed is having a sale! Cabin fever is kicking in, so we figured no time like the present to lay-in some awesome, indoor-friendly projects. To get you in the mood to make, we have new kits, fresh re-supply of our most popular kits, and a juicy sale on everything from necklaces to […]
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No, it’s not a joke from Family Guy (although it would be very cool if Seth MacFarlane showed up!) Rhode Island’s first hacker con is shaping up to be an exciting event. QuahogCon is a regional conference for the hacker culture in all forms. Hardware, Software, Security, Social, Eco Hacking, Zero Impact Living. Like most […]
