Heart of Steel: Bow to Your Steampunk Robot Overlord
Over 15 feet high and more than 1,000 pounds, the robot is constructed of ¾-inch plywood sheathed in Masonite
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Ready to Wearable: How to Select and Use Sensors
Kate Hartman shows you how to choose sensors for your wearable projects in an excerpt from her book Make: Wearable Electronics.
Fun Things to CNC: Disco Ball, Hummingbird, and Millennium Falcon
Chocolate Millennium Falcons? Yes please. We asked our friends at Other Machine Co. for fun projects they like to make with their new Othermill, a desktop CNC mill for cutting circuit boards and other small projects. Here’s what they’re making lately in their shop in San Francisco. Chocolate Millennium Falcon By Ed Lewis Chocolate may not […]
Dale Dougherty: Why Makers Need Mentors
Girl and women makers are more likely (than men) to discover making through various paths
Under Your Skin: Wearables Meet DIY Body Mods
Sure, wearables are great, but they’re still external devices. But there’s a small community thinking beyond wearables. These self-described biohackers create DIY implantable systems to augment human capabilities and transcend the limits of biology.
Body Boards — A Guide to Wearable Microcontrollers
Created by Leah Buechley of MIT, and introduced commercially in 2007, the LilyPad was the first board to feature sew-through contacts for stitching soft circuits. Now there’s a plethora of options in “ready-to-wear” microcontrollers. Here’s a look at a few of the standouts.
Jellyfish Dress, Mood Sweater, And 9 More Insanely Cool Light-Up Wearables
Illuminated clothing is one of the more, ahem, visible branches of wearable technology, so itʼs no surprise that a few feet of EL wire can turn heads and add an extra dimension to your outfit. But take note: Itʼs not how bright you are, itʼs how stylish you look in the light.
