Going Pro
Makers are turning their hand-soldered prototypes into real consumer electronics.
Kids & Family
Learning to Build a Bot
Friends Ben, Kendra, and Monsieur Tux the cat tackle the Rovera Robot.
Making Makers: Why Make?
Last year, I took a friend to her first Maker Faire. We walked around looking at projects and exhibits, and she had a question for me: “Why?” She was impressed by what she saw, but really curious about the motivation behind it. Why do makers make? MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers […]
Howtoons: Abacus
Long before written numbers existed, merchants used the abacus to count large numbers and calculate the cost of goods. Now you can make your own with easy-to-find household supplies!
Interview with Josh Cardenas of Art Reactor School
A few years ago, visual effects artist Josh Cardenas was offered the opportunity to run visuals for two well known turntablists, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist, tasked with devising a multi-camera setup able to seamlessly and unobtrusively capture the musicians’ eight simultaneously spinning turntables playing old 45s. Josh shared details of the MIDI Camera Control […]
Glittery Gum Drop Ornaments
The Sweetest Occasion came up with a sweet idea to try with the family this Christmas. DIY gum drop ornaments are cute enough to eat! But don’t.
Redditor Builds Spaceship for Son from Scrap Broadcast Equipment
Redditor (and father of the year) JeremiahGorman posted these photos of a simulated spaceship he built for his son Finn’s fifth birthday. Assembled with surplus electronic components including a master control board from a television station dumpster, the spaceship’s control panel is mounted below Finn’s newly-lofted bed. Check out the gallery below for photos of […]
