This Week in Making: Star Wars Droids, Comic Con, and Deadly Paper Cuts
This Week in Making looks a Star Wars droid puppet, a makerspace in South Africa, Silicon Valley Comic Con, and murderous paper.
DIY Projects
Playing Chess on a Beautiful, Magnetized Globe
After seeing a picture of a spherical chess set online, Ben Meyers set out to make his own. He decided to shape his as a globe.
How to Set Up Your Own DIY Bio Lab
Starting your own home biohacking lab is both easier and cheaper than you might think. Here’s what you need to get started.
A Galloping Horse Inspired These Lego Mindstorms Trotbots
Instructions for two walkers designed to handle the weight of the EV3 brick: Klann’s robust Mechanical Spider and TrotBot Ver 2.
Weekend Watch: Explore Eclectic Videos on The Kids Should See This
Looking for videos to watch with your kids that are actually entertaining for both you and them? Check out The Kids Should See This.
Makers Replicate Jurassic Park’s Mosquito in Amber
Peter Brown and “Pocket” decided to put their talents together over the course of two years to make a replica of the cane from Jurassic Park.
Find a Biohacking Makerspace Near You
An extensive list of biolabs and meet-up groups from around the world. Now any maker from any place can get into biohacking.
