This Electric Giraffe is big, and was a smash hit at the Maker Faire last year. Frank Lawlor had a great time, showing the ride to the likes of the “Mythbusters” crew, plus the hundreds of kids who fell in love with the machine. “This year,” he says, “I hope to walk outdoors around the […]
We’re started to get really excited about the Maker Faire! It’s coming up on May 19 & 20 at the San Mateo Fairgrounds and should be even better than last year. A fantastic group of over 200 makers will be presenting their projects: some are first-timers, and others are old hands after helping us kick […]
Jon writes in with this awesome Radio flyer tiny trike power mod – The stock Radio Flyer Tiny Trike has exactly 0 horsepower. We decided to fix that. So with a broken old saw, a new power tool battery, some bungee cords and wires we’ve made this thing go. instructables : Multnomah County Chopper – […]
Our pal I-Wei (CrabFu) just sent this in to us, it’s a steam powered R2-D2, absolutely incredible! The best part? He’s bringing it to Maker Faire in a few weeks! R2-S2 (R2 Steam Too) – The steam powerde R2-D2 – Link. Related: Make Podcast: I-Wei Huang’s Steambots – Link. Interview with Crabfu Steamworks – Link. […]
Mike sent in pico a DIY autonomous robot the size of a dime! Link.
The CEO of Thanko (USB slippers, USB gloves and more, the USB slippers sold over 10,000!) did a video interview, my favorite gadget is the USB mask, while it usually requires that you stay tethered to your computer to power the fan I was thinking you can go mobile with our MintyBoost kit to deliver […]
There are tons of things I know I need these long tweezers for, and tons more that will continually present themselves until I just get them already… [via] Link.
