Hatching Chicks in a Hacked Mini Fridge
This mini fridge was a free find from Craigslist, and now it’s been upcycled and is home to some adorably recently hatched chicks.
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!
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.
A Snapshot of World Maker Faire: Dancing Dinos and Eyeball Fashionistas
Have you ever seen a cardboard dinosaur dancing with a 12 foot tall marching dixie band? Well, if you come to a Maker Faire, that’s exactly the kind of stuff you see.
Ahmed Mohamed Races DeLorean Go Kart at World Maker Faire
Clock-building celebrity Ahmed Mohamed had a super-concentrated Maker Faire experience this weekend in New York. He raced a DeLorean go kart, turned the crank on the life-size Mouse Trap game, flew some drones, and got smiles from everyone he met.
Dremel Debuts Its Newest Tool: Help for Honing Your Idea from Workbench to Revenue
The helping hand comes in the persons of the first five winners of its Maker-in-Residence program.
Maker Faire Attendees Get First Crack at Glowforge’s Desktop Laser Cutter
Visitors to the Glowforge booth at Maker Faire can watch the 3D laser printer cut and engrave their drawings to make a keepsake.
Hacking on the Pebble Smartstrap
The smart watch market is heating up. However perhaps the most intriguing thing about Pebble’s new hardware platforms is the smart accessory port, which will let you build a smartstrap for your smart watch.
