Over the weekend, I visited the California Academy of Sciences with my family, and while in the aquarium area, I noticed a cool camera contraption. Jen Kennedy, who teaches photography at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, California, was shooting her DSLR through what looked like a Pringles can into a an older camera […]
The DayCounter kit from the Maker Shed comes pre-programmed with software that allows it to count up one day at a time, or have it count down one day at a time from a set number. The kit easily mounts in a frame, or poster-board (not included), so you can customize the surrounding text to suit your particular needs.
Using a Netduino Plus and a Geiger counter kit, Fabien created a tweeting radiation monitor. You can check out the latest readings from the device (which is stationed in Seattle) or read through his detailed build instructions if you’d like to make your own. [via Adafruit] More: DIY Geiger Counters Take Center Stage iGeigie, an […]
ShapeLock from the Maker Shed is a super tough, space age plastic that can be hand molded by simply heating it in hot water. It is completely non-toxic and can be reused indefinitely.
Come meet some great makers from the Boston area and their projects at the Cambridge Mini Maker Faire this Saturday afternoon. We’re part of the Cambridge Science Festival’s fun filled Science Carnival, being held from noon to 4pm on Saturday May 7, on the grounds of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School The Mini Maker Faire will be on the tennis courts, next to the Cambridge Public Library.
Measuring brainwaves is not just for neuroscientists anymore. So, how shall we use our newfound sensory powers?
Does your bot have tons of character? Does it make you laugh uncontrollably or pat it on the back for being so clever? Then certainly your bot deserves the chance to appear on the pages of MAKE Volume 27, the upcoming Robot issue. We’re running a fun contest in search of the most entertaining robot […]
