What follows is a list of choice picks from a variety of MAKE staffers. Whether we’d actually have time to make use of any of these goodies is another matter. But then again it’s better to give than to receive.
Now I spread my end effectors a little wider to cover other robot-related goodies available this holiday. This is not a comprehensive guide, just some of the robots that have caught my eye or struck my fancy over the past year.
If you’ve already decided to knit someone a gift for Christmas this year, you might want to consider this clever idea from Boxwood Clippings of wrapping the gift with an cozy knitted sweater. I simply cut off the arm and slid the box thru so it was nice and snug. As you can see on […]
As a very small and inexpensive computer, the Raspberry Pi is sure to find its way into tons of projects over the coming months. To help those projects come to fruition, here are a few awesome Raspberry Pi-related gift ideas for your favorite maker this holiday season.
When it comes to home 3D printing, most of us still haven’t taken the plunge. If you, or someone on your gift list, is still in the toe-dipping stage, maybe the smartest thing to do is to start at the stocking-stuffer level with a copy of the MAKE Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing. It’s the best deal going when it comes to getting oriented in the exploding consumer 3D-printing scene. Or, if you’ve already made up your mind to gift someone a 3D-printer, grab a copy for yourself to help guide that decision, then pass it along in the box! Or, if you’re in a hurry, our online guide, linked below, can get you started shopping right now.
If you want to buy a present for someone just getting started with Arduino, or create an exciting project that will bring a smile to any Arduino enthusiast, or even yourself, here is my list of great Arduino gifts.
I confess this gift guide is a little self-serving. Back in October I marveled at the beauty of woodworker Len Cullum’s workshop of Japanese tools in this blog post. I’ve long been fascinated by the simple elegance of Japanese joinery. Of course there’s nothing simple about it. It’s a craft that takes a lifetime to […]
