Makers on TV: Big Brain Theory
A new maker-oriented TV show, Big Brain Theory, pits 10 designers, engineers, and fabricators against 8 extremely hard challenges to be solved in very short periods of time.
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Pitches with Prototypes: Lumiglass Infinity by ProtoTank
MAKE’s 2013 Hardware Innovation Workshop is only days away, and we still have a few more makers to feature as part of the “pitches with prototypes” contest. Next up is the Lumiglass Infinity sign by ProtoTank. We have featured a few variations of edge-lit displays before, but the ProtoTank team has turned it up a notch with their unique materials and display system.
Students Build Robot Locker Door for Physically Disabled Peer
This is a story of two Michigan high school students putting their robotics expertise to great use. Wyatt Smrcka and Micah Stuhldreher of Pinckney Community High School, who took first place in the 2012 SkillsUSA robotics competition, were tapped with task of building a robotic locker door for fellow student Nick Torrance who suffers from muscular dystrophy.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Things About John Law
San Francisco artist and culture jammer John Law needs little introduction in the Bay Area. He was involved in the infamous Cacophony Society since its infancy and is cofounder of the world-famous Burning Man festival. He has been a mover and shaker in the Bay Area art scene for over 30 years. He’s also a […]
Making Makerspaces at Maker Faire!
Working on starting a makerspace? Register now for a How to Make a Makerspace workshop, Friday, May 17 at Maker Faire Bay Area in San Mateo, CA.
Maker Faire Inspires Father/Daughter Steampunk Table
Last year our first trip to Maker Faire Bay Area. My daughter Sawyer and I saw many creative projects and were inspired by the work we saw. Sawyer, who was 7, really got the bug to make things. One of our first projects was a table built out of 1-inch black steel pipe, wood 2 x 4s, and glas
Movers and Makers: Drone Dudes
Drone Dudes are a team of filmmakers and designers who use RC copters to capture stunning aerial cinematography. In this video we interview Andrew Petersen and Jeff Blank, who operate a radial octocopter capable of lifting cameras up to 12lbs. on a 2- or 3-axis gimbal. All the gear stows away inside their Transit Connect, which doubles as a camping vehicle when they are on the road.
