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This Lego R/C Creation Is Just Plane Cool

This Lego R/C Creation Is Just Plane Cool

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is the Executive Editor of Make: magazine. He is also a TV host, starring in various engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, doing amateur woodworking, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza.

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Adam Woodworth’s R/C creations bring whimsical aircraft and spacecraft to life as actual flying toys. His latest creation is a Lego airplane.

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The Forest Awakens with These Animal Stormtrooper Helmets

The Forest Awakens with These Animal Stormtrooper Helmets

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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William Kang designed his own unique way of celebrating the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

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2 Simple Linux Tricks to Code Like a Pro

Aaron Newcomb

By Aaron Newcomb

Aaron Newcomb

AARON NEWCOMB Aaron Newcomb has been a maker since he was eight years old and he co-hosts several video podcasts about open source software, making, Google and Android. He is @aaronnewcomb on all the social networks. He currently works at NetApp, Inc.

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Linux is a powerful open source operating system that has been around for many years. These helpful tips will make it easier to use.

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