Make Show-Stopping Netflix Socks
They’re clever. They’re cozy. Obviously, we had to make some for ourselves.
World Maker Faire New York
Finding Jim Henson in Junk: Animatronic Bots Will Make You Smile
Using junk to build animatronic bots is whimsical and amusing. These cobbled-together bots are just filled with personality.
Digitally “Paint” a Wall of 2,500 LEDs with Actual Brushes
By waving a special paintbrush in front of this wall of lights, you’re painting light onto its surface. 2,500 little lights shift colors as artists brush them on.
Floating Heads Awake to Express Their Sadness
The Lumiphonic Creature Choir is an odd and fun experience. The heads are programmed to respond to a keyboard.
A New Sensor to See Through Walls
The Walabot is a new 3D imaging sensor that can detect movement and speed, see through walls, and analyze materials to tell you their composition.
Hear the Homemade Jet Engine Built by a High School Student
At the World Maker Faire in New York, we saw Tomko demo his G1 home-built engine.
My Favorite Toys at Maker Faire
At Maker Faire, almost everything can constitute being a toy, as it all seems to delight and make me feel like a little kid.
