5 Cool Participatory Space Projects
From discovering supermassive black holes to saving Earth from deadly asteroids, here are five ways you can make scientific discoveries and actively contribute to space exploration.
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!
Interplanetary Makers: NASA Needs Your Input!
Put your CubeSat into lunar orbit and see if it can send back data from the farthest reaches of space.
Attention all Lego Hackers!
Mindstorms Week at MAKE is coming up! What are YOU building?
Open Source Soft Robots!
A new, open-source soft robot called the Glaucus Atlanticus.
Building Up to Maker Faire: Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life, Part 2 — Casting
Shawn Thorsson discusses and demonstrates the finer points of fiberglass moldmaking.
Drone’s-Eye View: Go Inside an Incredible Erupting Volcano
Watch hot lava spray past this copter as it navigates away from giant clouds of sulfur billowing upwards towards its spot in the sky.
MAKE Author Talks 3D Printing at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design
Carla Diana, author of Leo the Maker Prince, is doing a hands-on residency sponsored by Shapeways.
