Don’t Be a Drone Jerk
The FAA is considering rules for drone flight, but we can do a lot as a community to ensure their proper use as well.
Technology
Make for People with Disabilities at the Bay Area Makeathon
This makeathon will unite Makers and people who understand disabilities to develop prototypes that could address the challenges presented.
Brick, Steak, Phones, & Bitcoin: How Tech and Design Intersect to Shape Our Future
We attended design summit “Knotty Objects” at the MIT Media Lab to talk about technology, design, and the future of humanity. Here’s how it went.
This Nixie Tube Speedometer Gives Retro-Futuristic Life to a 70s Motorcycle
Nixie tubes are interesting pieces of equipment. They have a “retro-futuristic” look that has great appeal to electronics hackers.
Power Your Project: How to Choose the Right Battery
There are many types of battery chemistries, and each one has its own different characteristics. So which one to choose? We’ll cover the basic features for each battery type in order to help you decide which one is right for you.
The Quest to Build a Simple Air Quality Monitor
When I asked Bernie War how he liked living in Shanghai, the Miami native said he liked everything about it, except the air. He’s been there for three years. First, he started work on an open source air purifier. Then, he looked at building an air quality monitor. His most recent project, the Ella Assistant, […]
Meet the Tech — And Techies — That Powered a High-Speed Rocket
A look at the tech inside a mostly successful high-altitude rocket launch
