Two Bit Circus Built a Bartending Robot That Actually Slings Drinks
Los Angeles-based entertainment makers Two Bit Circus created a robot bartender for their annual Anti-Gala fundraiser this past November.
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Make: Vol 56 is all about biohacking.ย Ever since the Sumerians learned to hack yeast to make beer, weโve enjoyed the growth of the biological construction set. But beer doesnโt make a civilization alone. Fermentation experiments led to biochemistry that describes biomolecules. Thanks to microscopes we learned germ theory and how disease is transmitted. This biological construction set is now by far the biggest of all forms of making. There are about 150 types of electronic components, but chemists have access to over 20 million synthetic chemicals, with 1 million new ones each year. Then thereโs health making: fabricating hardware that aids the human body and our health. We can call this broad grouping โLife Sciences Makingโ โ a big-tent term for DIY biology, maker health technologies, maker bionics, DIY molecular gastronomy, and other fields where your bits and atoms also include cells and life. Itโs the new kid on the block with a very old legacy. Today, life science and health makers form networks like MakerHealthย and DIY bio communities, fueling open protocols and cheap instrumentation.
Need a place to begin? Check out theย OpenAPS community’sย continuous glucose monitors and Open Insulin’s insulin pumps, or extract your own DNA for a biohacked daiquiriย or for use in a 3D printed centrifuge. โJose Gomez-Marquez
How to Know if the FDA Wants to Regulate Your Prototype
If you’re designing a product for the human body, it’s important to know when and if the FDA will take an interest in what you’re doing.
The Glowforge Is Almost Here and itโs Worth the Wait
Everyone has been clamoring for a Glowforge since it was announced a year and a half ago. Now it’s here, and its features make laser cutting easier than ever.
Fire Safety and Emergency Response Considerations for Workspaces and DIY Venues
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Ensure your workspace is safe before an emergency situation occurs.
Obsessive Architect Crafts One Tiny Paper Building Every Day for a Year
Charles Young spent a year crafting 365 tiny paper buildings and doing stop motion photography to bring them to life.
