Happy Holidays from the Maker Shed Team! Still need to get that perfect gift? It's not too late! The Maker Shed is shipping until 3PM PST today so you can...
Posted by Michael Castor | Thursday December 22nd, 2011 2:15 PM
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If you're planning on getting a 3D printer for yourself, the decisions about what to buy, and who to buy it from, can be daunting. If you're trying to buy...
Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Tuesday December 20th, 2011 8:30 AM
Categories: 3D Printing, General, Tools | 2 Comments
For this year's guide to the best in Arduino boards and accessories, we asked Tod Kurt to share some of his suggestions. Tod is the author of Hacking Roomba, co-founder...
Posted by todbot | Monday December 19th, 2011 8:30 AM
Categories: Arduino, General, Home | 3 Comments
Today's giveaway is a Thingamagoop 2 analog noise monster (value at $110). Here's the first part of John Baichtal's review of the Thingamagoop 2 from the Guide...
Posted by Gareth Branwyn | Saturday December 17th, 2011 9:00 AM
Categories: General, Home, Music | 442 Comments
The intriguing thing about author-illustrator Keri Smith's books is that they're activity books for adults. In "Wreck This Journal", Ms. Smith invites readers to smush leaves on the pages, fold...
Posted by John Baichtal | Friday December 16th, 2011 11:00 AM
Categories: General, Home | 2 Comments
For this year's Electronics Tools Gift Guide, we asked one of our new project contributors, Steve Hobley, to tell us about some of the more patina'd tools on his workbench....
Posted by Steve Hobley | Thursday December 15th, 2011 8:30 AM
Categories: Electronics, General, Home, Tools, Workshop | 2 Comments
Welcome to Sylvia's Super-Awesome Make Holiday Gift guide 2011! Your source for what to get your favorite maker this holiday season.
Posted by techninja42 | Monday December 12th, 2011 10:00 AM
Categories: General, Home, Kids & Family, Tools | 4 Comments
Do you have someone on your Christmas list that's into electronics but doesn't know where to start? The Discover Electronics Kit available in the Maker Shed is perfect for beginners...
Posted by Michael Castor | Monday December 12th, 2011 8:00 AM
Categories: Education, Electronics, General | No Comments
Legos are the building blocks of makers. I imagine most of us have fond memories of Lego growing up. Enhance those memories or give new ones with Lego Mindstorms NXT...
Posted by Michael Castor | Friday December 9th, 2011 8:00 AM
Categories: Fun & Games, General | No Comments
To make capacitive touchscreens work through gloves, you need a conductive pathway between the screen and your finger(s). Commercial touchscreen-friendly gloves made with conductive fabric at the fingertips are available,...
Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Friday December 9th, 2011 6:00 AM
Categories: Computers & Mobile, General, Hacks | No Comments
I don't know about you but I have a pile of lame ties in my closet that I've received as gifts over the years. These new CyberOptics Ties, available in...
Posted by Michael Castor | Wednesday December 7th, 2011 8:00 AM
Categories: Energy, General | No Comments
After casting lots for Secret Santa, I drew Makezine.com Editor-in-Chief Gareth Branwyn. Now, those that know Gareth know that he's a geek's geek. So, what to give the geek that...
Posted by Jake Spurlock | Tuesday December 6th, 2011 2:30 PM
Categories: General, Home, Tools | No Comments
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