Each month this year, we’re exploring a different electronic component, delving into what it is, how it works, and how you use it in projects. Last month we covered capacitors, and before that we looked at LEDs and diodes. This month we examine tranistors! Read more »
In his presentation at the the Elephant & Castle Mini Maker Faire last month, Tim Hunkin, an illustrator, engineer, and cartoonist, talked about the homemade amusement arcade he has built over the past 15 years and his work at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. It's a great talk. Have a... Read more »
This is our 3D printer shoot-out weekend at MAKE HQ, and we're putting all the newest machines to the test in our labs. But we thought we'd give you a little preview. Read more »
Here are some inspiring words from Lance Greathouse, the winner of the 2nd Road to Maker Faire Challenge in the Bay Area earlier this year. The Challenge is now headed to NYC for World Maker Faire - apply now before the Monday August 5th deadline! Read more »
This weekend 21 new 3D printers are showing their stuff in MAKE's second annual 3D Printer Shootout. So who’s going to buy these things, anyway? Read more »
Caleb Charland's awesome photo of his orange-cell battery was taken with a 14-hour exposure. Read more »
Folding origami paper into thirds can be challenging. When I first started learning origami, I always shied away from ANYTHING that made you fold into thirds. But I don't want anyone to be scared of folding into thirds, so here I show you two different ways to do it. You... Read more »
This week's Art and Design week on Maker Camp produced some great hangouts and lots of cool projects from the growing Maker Camp community on Google+. You're a member, aren't you? Have a look at some of the projects and art makers made this past week and stay tuned for... Read more »
The fine makers of Hannover, Germany, are hosting their very first Maker Faire Hannover this Saturday, August 3, from 10a.m. to 8p.m. Produced by Heise Zeitschriften Verlag GmbH & Co. media group, the event has an interesting array of makers who will be presenting their projects, everything from 3D printing... Read more »
How to build a versatile, all-in-one, Internet-connected alarm system using a Raspberry Pi. Read more »
UPS Stores announced Wednesday that it will start offering 3D printing services in a select number of its retail stores, making it the first national U.S. retailer to do so. The first store to offer the service is in San Diego. The company plans to offer the service in a... Read more »
“There’s been very little in the way of actual numbers or data documenting the growth of the [hardware] ecosystem.” From the editors of MAKE magazine, the Maker Pro Newsletter is about the impact of makers on business and technology. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along... Read more »
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