Cool Crowdfunding: Robot Cats, Balloon Drones, and Every Day Calendars
This week’s coolest crowdfunding campaigns.
Maker News
From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
Sustainability, Open Source, and Social Good: Bilbao Makers Are Agents of Change
Europe is lit up with the flurry of Maker Faires sprinkled across it, each Faire both similar in some respects (for example, 3D printers are fairly ubiquitous) and also a unique reflection of the community it represents. Maker Faire Bilbao, one Spain’s two annual Faires (the other is Galicia), presents its sixth incarnation this weekend, […]
Out of Sight: Documentary Follows Challenges and Triumphs of DIY Skatepark Building
Skateparks have become the little league fields of the 21st century, with one (or sometimes more) now in almost every community. But for those that haven’t found the municipal support or funding for their own yet, there are only a couple options — skate public sidewalks and ledges, or build your own spot. “Build your […]
Maker Faire Atlanta Hosts a Cosplay Contest, a Musical Tesla Coil, and Everything in Between
From traditional, heirloom crafts to the latest in digital fabrication, the 8th annual Maker Faire Atlanta welcomes diversity in making with open arms.
Launching Paper Rockets and Rafting a Micro-River at East Bay Maker Faire
Every October I head to one of my favorite events, the East Bay Maker Faire held at Park Day School in Oakland, CA. It’s an activity-heavy gathering that spreads throughout the campus, both indoors and out, with a lot of nooks and crannies that amplify the magical experience of discovery and surprise throughout. My wife, […]
Maker Pro News: How Startups Can Thrive Locally
Also inside: tips from a hardware founder who failed on an epic scale.
3D Print Your Own Banksy Art-Shredder Frame
One maker has taken it upon himself to create a replica of Banksy’s art-shredding frame, following the roll-up-and-hide-it concept, and has shared his design files for others to build from as well.
