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Phoenix DIY meeting recap
Last night was the second meeting of the Phoenix DIY, and we had three fantastic presentations from Chris Coleman, Mark Rehorst, and Kelly Bedson. Some pictures: Second Phoenix DIY meeting with a recumbent carbon fiber bike, a self-balancing skateboard, and an origami workshop – Link.
Inside Mister Jalopy’s garage
MAKE editor-in-chief Mark Frauenfelder continues his propagandizing of all things Maker Media (go Mark!) over on Boing Boing TV. Today, he talks with MAKE contributing editor, and Volume 11 cover model, Mister Jalopy. The two wander through Mister J’s garage while this “professional amateur” talks about some of the motivation behind the madness (“I’m a […]
Bill Gurstelle in the News
MAKE contributing editor and technical advisory board member Bill Gurstelle is profiled in a piece for the Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Bill talks about the current “Maker movement” and his upcoming Barrage Garage series of pyrotech tutorial DVDs. The joy of making stuff – Link
Autonomous Sailboat Racing
I’ve always been curious about autopilots and autonomous sailboat racing takes that to a higher level. Coming next year there will be an autonomous sailboat competition accross the Atlantic! Pictured above is the roboat, winner of the Aberystwyth race. [via] Link
Bathsheba sculptures
We’ve covered Bathsheba Grossman’s amazing 3D/geometric artwork in our book Makers, Maker Faire and here on MAKE so it was a delight to see her latest works are now being sold in Edmund Scientifics. Congrats Bathsheba! Related: Astronomy star and science crystals at Scientifics – Link. Make Podcast: Bathsheba Grossman’s geometric art – Link. Maker […]
Rob’s Tesla Coil
My buddy Rob built a Tesla Coil at Hackerbot Labs and he did an awesome write up of the process. My favorite part is his warning: Of course, fluorescent and neon bulbs will glow in the presence of a high voltage field, even without being directly struck by a streamer. One completely unsafe and idiotic […]
