3D Robotics Raises $5 Million in Funding
Last week Wired’s Chris Anderson announced he’s leaving the editor-in-chief post to become 3D Robotics’ full-time CEO. Today, Chris announced that his company secured $5 million in VC funding.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Chris Anderson to Leave Wired
Wired editor-in-chief Chris Anderson is stepping down to focus on his drone business, 3D Robotics.
Weekend Projects – PIR Sensor Arduino Alarm
Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/PIR+Sensor+Arduino+Alarm/72/1
This project is great for those beginning to build with Arduino, and requires no soldering. Using very few components, and some jumper wire, we’ll build a simple motion-sensing alarm. This project combines technologies we’ve used in previous Weekend Projects, including a PIR sensor and piezo buzzer. It’s great for practical jokes and doubles as an early warning system for the zombie invasion!
Leaky Lego Faucet
Bruce Lowell built this leaky faucet model out of Lego.
New in the Maker Shed – ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit
The Maker Shed now has the ELEV-8 Quadcopter kit by Parallax! This kit takes a little skill to put together, but it’s a fantastically fun build and even more fun to fly.
Lego iPad Stand
Jason Devine of Ireland wrote in with another project by his two sons, ages 11 and 9. Last time they built a clenching Lego hand. This time, Jason challenged his kids to make an iPad stand with as few bricks as possible. Check out the boys’ website for more projects.
How-To: In the Woods Paper Lantern
Make some spooky paper lanterns to light up your trick-or-treat path!
