Weekend Watch: Music and Mechanical Engineering with Jeremy Cook
Jeremy Cook creates a wide variety of projects that touch on subjects from woodworking to robotics, and so much more!
Robotics
Making a robot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s the perfect combination of creativity, engineering and problem solving. However, if you’re just getting started in robotics, it can also be overwhelming. To make things easier for those who are just starting out, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help makers bring robots to life! From the basics of assembling your robot to software implementation, these pointers will give you everything you need to get started on your robotic adventure!
Lisa Winter Goes Back to Her Maker Roots on BattleBots
Lisa Winter was 10 years old when she started competing in the first BattleBots show in 1996, and she’s back ABCs reboot with Mega Tento.
Maker Spotlight: Ian Jaucian
Ian Jaucian is an artist with a passion for science, who uses his skills in robotics and electronics to create thought-provoking art.
Maker Spotlight: Erica Moulten
Erica Moulten, a self-described “anything is possible” kind of maker, loves to teach kids how to build underwater ROVs.
Intel’s Euclid Packs 3D Sensing and Computing in a Tiny Package
Euclid is a plug-and-play PC that’s the size of a candy bar and instantly adds sensors, communications, and computing to your robot.
Maker Spotlight: DJ Sures
DJ was unhappy with the quality of components he ordered, so he decided to design and make components himself for his company EZ-Robot.
This Solar-Powered Rover Takes Voice Commands from a Pebble Smartwatch
Solar Power? Check. Pebble watch app and controls? Check-check. Voice Control? Check. Knight Rider theme music? Check!
