I designed a two player version of Simon that runs on Arduino, letting you play head to head.
Learn the basics of soldering by creating your very own blinking LED rocket ship pin. A favorite Maker Faire activity, soldering is an excellent skill to get started in making for all ages.
Use simple woodworking skills and hardware-store cleverness to create a three-dial safe that can only be opened with your secret electronic combination.
A quick and classroom-safe way to add color to your prints is using Sharpie markers to color transparent or white filament. While there are 3D-printable adapters that color filament as it enters the extruder, it’s easy to color the filament by hand.
The single greatest reason for print failures is a first layer that either wasn’t laid down well or didn’t stick to the platform. Here are the top tips from the Make: 3DP Test Team for getting that great first layer and making sure the print stays put.
Sometimes you just want fast prints for handouts, demos, or even while exhibiting at Maker Faire! Here’s the 3DP Test Team’s curated list of fast prints that work well on any machine and take very little time.
The fully functional P6*6 camera uses 120 roll film, comes in 35mm and 50mm lengths, and is printable without support even on the tiniest of print beds. It makes an impressive 6cm square negative — about 4 times bigger than a standard 35mm neg. Extrude it today and amaze your friends with a uniquely awesome camera and fantastic pinhole photos.
This project came from my love of taking apart broken electronics and experimenting with the components.
Rotocasting is how the pros make hollow plastic parts — and it’s easy to do at home. Build this DIY rotocaster to slowly spin the mold while your resin cures. It's made from everyday lumber and skate bearings, plus a couple of 3D-printed hypoid gears. Another great project from Make: contributor Matt Stultz.
Use a $4 microcontroller to launch web pages with the push of a button over serial I/O.
How to make an basic electronic color sensor and how to use it to make a color activated lock box
A simple three-switch effects looper for the BeagleBone Black built with open source software.