Get Familiar with the 555 Timer
Adafruit just published a great guide on getting to know the 555 timer to help people fully understand how a 555 timer works.
Education
Hands-on and project-based learning is making waves in the traditional education system for students and educators alike. Consider yourself a lifelong learner? Explore below for new ideas and information to discover!
Classic Concepts in Our New “Mad Science” Humble Bundle
Check out our “Mad Scientist” Humble Bundle deal before it’s over. It ends in exactly a week at 10:59amPT on Wednesday, March 21.
Open World: Thingking and Their Work with the Maker Library Network
Be sure to reach all about Thingking’s work with the Maker Library Network, including their experimentations and books.
Kyle Cornforth Named Executive Director for Maker Ed
The Maker Education Initiative just announced Kyle Cornforth would be their next Executive Director. Previously, she was Managing Director at Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley.
Maker Pro News: Lessons From Layoffs, Machine Learning for Maker Pros, and More
This week, we learn a few lessons from company layoffs and dive into how machine learning can affect the careers of maker pros.
New Humble Bundle Celebrates Smart Women with ‘Geek Gals’
Check out the new Humble Bundle “Geek Gals” promotion. It offers two ebooks from our archives, as well as the brand-new The Geek Girl’s Guide to Geek Women by Lynn Beighley.
Edible Innovations: Maker Faire Rome Showcases the Future of Food
100,000 visitors and over 700 projects from over 60 countries came to Maker Faire Rome, a faire that’s been nicknamed Maker Faire Europe.
