How to Kit Out Your Smart Home Without Big Data and Privacy Snooping
If you want to stay private, you’ve got to DIY it.
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!
Busting Metalworking Myths: Is It OK To Drag Your File?
If there is a more opinionated group of makers than machinists and metalworkers, I’d be surprised. One common point of argument is when it comes to filing things. You see it in YouTube comments and even in person quite frequently. Someone goes to knock an edge off with a file, dragging both directions, and someone […]
Eco Friendly Prototypes with Pulp Molding: Building A Mold
On the journey to make an eco-friendly wireless phone charger, I need to make a wire screen mold. I build a brass screen mold using 3D printed molds. The 3D printed parts act as a guide to help form and shape the brass screen. The brass screen can be cut with scissors and then I […]
Arduino Announces The Uno Mini Limited Edition
What an incredible journey the Arduino concept has been. Remember when we proclaimed that The Arduino is Here To Stay after they sold 10 thousand units? Well, now they’ve sold over 10 million, and they want to celebrate. They are announcing the Arduino Uno Mini Limited Edition. A pint sized nod to the ubiquitous Arduino […]
Lights… Camera… Make! Tips for Getting Started on YouTube
These standout creators offer advice for putting your projects on YouTube.
Maker (Educator) Spotlight: Emily Burk
Emily Burk brings “big learning” to life for students and colleagues in the high school makerspace she helped found in Anna, TX.
Call Makers From All States: Capitol Hill Maker Faire 2021 Is Coming Up!
Capitol Hill Maker Faire is entering its sixth year! Started in 2015, the Faire is hosted by Nation of Makers in collaboration with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Congressional Maker Caucus.
