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!
Are you telling the truth? This fun and easy to build kit uses the galvanic skin response to become your very own personal lie detector. In the Maker Shed: More about the Truth Wristband Kit To download The Truth Wristband MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Two pieces of news… Last week this awesome note came in from a viewer who lives in Minnesota saying, “Dear Make-TV; Our whole family loves your show, but my 4 year-old son has found his very first “hero” in John Park. Will he be appearing at Make Day or at any other Twin City events?” […]
ScreamBody – Kelly Dobson wears her voice-activated scream machine. Laser Harp – Stephen Hobley’s amazing musical instrument produces different tones by interrupting various laser beams. Cupcake Cars – Paul Ozello’s small go-kart type cars are shaped and decorated like dessert–sweet! [Trouble Maker] TV Be Gone – Mitch Altman’s secret remote control hat can turn off […]
Oh yes, we did – Perfect for many electronics projects, this mint tin is branded with our Make motto, “If You Can’t Open It, You Don’t Own It”. We even took out those pesky mints! Get ’em while they last and send us your project photos! Not a moment too soon – I was starting […]
Woah . . . a tank cake. Heavy duty military vehicles don’t exactly seem appetizing but that’s some smooth movement for a dessert (and most of what you see is actually edible). Dibs on the motor piece! Roll over to Instructables for deets on building – Moving Tank birthday cake
Lee’s handcrafted wooden puzzles are world renowned – and for good reason. Each piece shows his passion for geometric form and interactivity, easily doubling as conventional visual sculpture. Lee Krasnow is a full time puzzlemaker currently based out of San Francisco, California. Several years ago he downloaded Stewart Coffin’s Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections along […]
Circuit board vises are great, but you may find yourself repositioning the head too often trying to get an ideal view of your project. With just a little additional hardware, it’s possible to raise a Panavise Jr. to eye level and free up some valuable bench-top real estate. If you find yourself reaching for more […]
