Maker Spotlight: Amanda Preske
Amanda Preske is a jewelry artist who comes from a family of creators. Her mediums of choice are broken electronics and epoxy resin.
Electronics
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.
The Via Libris is a Book that Leads You to Treasure
The VIA LIBRIS is a paperback-sized book that leads its user to a predetermined location using a special compass dial and clues.
Light Up Your Child’s Room with this Laser Cut Box
The letters on this laser cut box are softly illuminated, painting the walls of a room with the shadows of the ABCs.
When Discovery Channel Wants to Film Your Broken Bot
The Discovery Channel wanted to film his walker in action, but, of course, the bot broke when the film crew was there.
Take Control of Kerbal With This Custom Console
Hugo Peeters made a custom console, dubbed KerbalController, for controlling his ships in the Kerbal Space Program.
Digital Sand is a Mesmerizing Display of Physics and LEDs
These DIY physics toys allow you to play with digital LED sand. They’re fun and easy to make, and mesmerizing to watch.