Dirk, a Life-Like Homeless Robot, Is an Interesting Social Experiment
Wandering through Maker Faire Nantes, Dirk begs for change and plays a tune for the onlookers. At a glance, people think he’s a real person.
Continue ReadingWandering through Maker Faire Nantes, Dirk begs for change and plays a tune for the onlookers. At a glance, people think he’s a real person.
Continue ReadingMirek Trejtnar has researched puppets from around the world gathering techniques and knowledge that he shares with other artisans.
Continue ReadingAdam Savage gets a lesson from the experts in how to build a puppet.
Continue ReadingAdafruit has delivered another in their fantastic educational electronics series called Circuit Playground. They’re working their way through the alphabet, explaining the principals of electronics in ways that even children can understand. These videos are a great way to introduce kids to the basics (and safety information) involved with electrical components. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MwgVp0oV7A] In this […]
Continue ReadingRide along with Baron von Jabba and his Creature Quad creation Miss Tickle at Maker Faire 2015.
Continue ReadingHave clothespins? Make toys! These DIY clothespin animal puppets are sure to be a huge playtime hit for your creative kids. Aren’t they cute? Whip up your own set of these cheap and charming toys with this clothespin animal puppets tutorial with free printable animal templates from Delia Creates. This project definitely proves, once again, […]
Continue ReadingIn this video, Jimmy makes rubber band-actuated cat paws from hot glue and plastic and zip ties and wood
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