Meet the Tech — And Techies — That Powered a High-Speed Rocket
A look at the tech inside a mostly successful high-altitude rocket launch
Artist Draws All 100,000 Objects in Grandpa’s Shed
As we all know, a well-stocked workshop is a beautiful thing. It’s the place that keeps and collects all the tools and hardware you may someday need to fix something you love or make something new. When Lee John Phillips’ grandfather passed away, he left behind a tool shed packed with a lifetime of old tools, […]
Can’t Go to Maker Faire Tokyo? We’ve Got You Covered
This year’s Maker Faire Tokyo, taking place on August 1 and 2, will held at the expansive Tokyo Big Sight. If you can, don’t miss out!
Build a Sturdy Notebook with Coptic Book Binding
In this weekend project, we’ll make a tough traveler’s notebook using the Coptic binding method, which allows the book to lay flat when opened to any page.
Build a Burly Wooden Scooter That Can Haul Hundreds of Pounds
Build the Congolese workhorse that can haul hundreds of pounds of cargo.
Controlling a Robot with a Wearable Lego Exosuit
Using a combination of Lego bricks and other electronics, Danny built a robot that is controlled wirelessly by a wearable Lego “exosuit.”
Build a Mortarless Stone Retaining Wall
This post will show you how to build a stone wall using a traditional method which doesn’t require any mortar or cement. I learned this ancient technique on a recent trip to the Scottish highlands, where I spent several weeks rebuilding walls and maintaining the land. Stone walls dot Scotland’s countryside and can remain standing for hundreds of years. […]