The Sad Story of Walter, the Retired Industrial Arm
Walter, an older 6-axis robot who bears the distinctive 50s style of the former German Democratic Republic, has a sad story.
Electronics
This Week in Making: Supersonic Nerfs, 3D Printing Metal, and Upcycling Made Easier
This week, we saw makers shoot nerf darts at the speed of sound, transform the Nintendo Switch into the Nintendo 64, and so much more.
Kniterate Launches Kickstarter for Automated Knitting Machine
Knitting something? Kniterate prints an entire knitted garment of your design within a desktop space in a matter of hours.
Launching a Kickstarter: Strategy, Learnings, and What’s Next for TechnoChic
Natasha Dzurny shares her experience with us while she is in the midst of running a Kickstarter for her Light-Up Paper Bow Ties.
The MakeShift Challenge: High School Lockdown
The school has been put on lockdown, you’re trapped in a room, and a classmate needs insulin. What would MacGyver do?
This Pi-Powered Linux Terminal Is the Size of an iPhone
Making a handheld Linux device with the Raspberry Pi Zero W may seem a daunting task, but is easier than you think with the right materials.
This Steampunk Remote Controls the Radio with Style
When you pick up the remote control to your stereo, are you pleased with how it looks? Most of us don’t put much thought into it, because they’re typically so bland that they’re nearly invisible. Michael Greensmith (@Bricabracwizard) wanted to take a different approach. “I wanted a remote control that’s so fun to use and would […]
