Write your list and check it twice, but make sure to save a little holiday love for your local hackerspace. If yours is anything like mine, it’s always missing something. A few weeks ago, I sent out a call for suggestions from hackerspace members and this is what they asked for: Furniture, $ varies Sitting […]
The Egg-Bot CNC art robot Welcome to “The Ultimate Open Source Hardware Gift Guide 2010.” In the early days of Open Source Hardware (5-6 years ago), it was possible to collect all the projects and do one gift guide. Eventually dozens of guides were needed for the hundreds of projects. And now, there are so […]
As a fashion designer and ham radio operator, I come from a variety of backgrounds. This gift guide includes some trusty favorites, some of my most inspirational resources, and the new products that I am most excited about. Party Flavors: Gingerbread Martini Jelly Shots, You, Price: Made with love Part of the gift giving season […]
We asked one of our favorite kid makers, Super Awesome Sylvia (and her super awesome dad, James) to put together a collection of gift ideas that were tops on Sylvia’s list. Here’s the video and guide they sent us. Thanks, guys! —Gareth Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, or […]
Wow, where does the time go? The book will soon close on the first decade of the millennium, so let’s take a moment and contemplate life’s pace and direction. If your first read of the 21st century seemed a little humdrum, fear not! “The secret of reaping the greatest enjoyment from life,” Friedrich Nietzsche famously […]
Know someone that is interested in photography? Or a tinkerer who wants to present his or her work in a better light? Then we have a guide for you! Here are some project and gear recommendations to help you find the perfect present. Build a Stroboscope, Make: Projects, Free! The stroboscope is a super simple […]
Whether total beginner or seasoned pro, there’s one thing that all electronics enthusiasts need to do their work: the right tools! Here are some of my favorites for the circuit tinkerers on your gift list. Extech EX330 multimeter, Extech, $55 A multimeter is one of the basic tools that you’ll depend on, so it makes […]
