Introducing Syn/Ack Pac, a Political Action Committee for “SysAdmins, Tinkerers, CodeMonkeys, Makers, Technologists, Warranty Voiders, and Geeks of all types.” Why Do Geeks Need a PAC? Non-profit groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Public Knowledge and many others do a great job evangelizing, lobbying, and litigating on our behalf. But as non profits, they’re unable […]
Ironsmith Kogoro Kurata took the body of a Fiat 500 and put it on an old set of Cat tracks. Tortoise-timed trips to the store, and hilarity, ensued. Monkey Farm [via Pink Tentacle]
Our pal Datamancer has a new blog up. He’s hoping to keep a regular digital diary of his projects. Given all of the cool stuff he’s always working on, let’s hope he keeps it up. Above are two picks from a hobby furnace he’s building, built around the Lionel’s Lab HobbyMelter kit. (Jake von Slatt […]
Here is a brand new version of the popular potato cannon built by the DeRose family and shown at this years Maker Faire.
Dorkbot DC has been on a hiatus for the past few months, but we’re back, baby! July will be the first of a series of some events co-presented with our pals at HacDC. If you’re in town, we hope you can make it. Schedule for next meeting (Co-presented with HacDC) 7 July, 2009 7 PM […]
Legendary Queen guitarist talks about the guitar he made from the mantle of his childhood home.
If you’re in Austin on July 5th, be sure to check out Art Seen Alliances’ MAKE Out Sessions event at the USAA at Spider House. Meet. Mix. Make. Come share your crafty concepts with other makers while enjoying drinks, food, and music. Free MAKE magazine swag! BYOS (bring your own supplies) For more information, visit […]
