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A Peek Beneath the Salto Suit

A Peek Beneath the Salto Suit

We spoke with the people behind the Salto suit to see how this simple invention can change the future of motion capture.


News Oct 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Anatomy of a Viral Kickstarter: Mastering the Campaign

Anatomy of a Viral Kickstarter: Mastering the Campaign

The second part in a series on how to create a successfully funded Kickstarter from someone who did just that.


News Oct 09, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Why the Handmade Revolution is Great for Makers

Why the Handmade Revolution is Great for Makers

Built something cool? Sell it! Here's our list of marketplaces makers should be utilizing for networking, visibility, and a little extra cash.


News Oct 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
How Disney Could Make the Augmented Reality Market Mainstream

How Disney Could Make the Augmented Reality Market Mainstream

Disney's joined the augmented reality market and it could be the critical mass needed to bring the technology into the average home.


News Oct 07, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
6 Non-technical Ways to Be a Better Engineer

6 Non-technical Ways to Be a Better Engineer

Not all solutions are technical. Try a few of these simple tips to get more organized and get ahead of the game.


News Oct 05, 2015 by Nash Reilly
Anatomy of a Viral Kickstarter: Strong Starts

Anatomy of a Viral Kickstarter: Strong Starts

The first in a series of one successful Kickstarter campaign--learn how to fund your project by learning the ins and outs of the whole process.


News Oct 02, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
A Builder’s Guide to Buying Electronics on eBay

A Builder’s Guide to Buying Electronics on eBay

It's never been cheaper to round up a ton of quality hardware for open source projects! Here's what you need to know about the eBay experience.


What You Need to Know about Google’s Project Fi

What You Need to Know about Google’s Project Fi

Here's our look at Google's new idea for a wireless network overhaul, from the phone to the idea behind the shift.


News Sep 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Get Inspired with these Innovative Smartphone Solutions

Get Inspired with these Innovative Smartphone Solutions

Some small-time smartphones have big ideas for fixing problems that have driven customers crazy for years. Here's a look at some good tech in strange places.


News Sep 29, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.


A New Spin on Maker Spaces

A New Spin on Maker Spaces

Maker spaces are utilizing existing spaces to keep costs down and engage young minds. Here's a closer look at one successful approach.


News Sep 28, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Light Bar “Relative Comfort” Thermometer with NodeMCU

Light Bar “Relative Comfort” Thermometer with NodeMCU

Create a wireless "relative comfort" light bar thermometer by broadcasting temperature data across multiple ESP8266 modules running NodeMCU using MQTT.


Projects Sep 28, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd
Technology Meets Design and Some Will Surprise You

Technology Meets Design and Some Will Surprise You

Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing innovative tech.


News Sep 25, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
How to Add Bluetooth to a Ceiling Fan

How to Add Bluetooth to a Ceiling Fan

How to add BLE capabilities to a wireless ceiling fan by incorporating the nRF51 in the remote control. Part of our series on the nRF51.


Kickstarter’s Reincorporation and What it Means for Designers

Kickstarter’s Reincorporation and What it Means for Designers

Kickstarter has changed its status to a public benefit corporation and joined a very select number of companies dedicated to serving the public good instead of the interests of shareholders.


News Sep 23, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

The Apple Car will purportedly be in here in four years, but the foray into the automobile industry may be a misstep in the company's legacy.


News Sep 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
BLE using nRF51: Creating a BLE Peripheral

BLE using nRF51: Creating a BLE Peripheral

How to create a custom BLE GATT peripheral using the nRF51 by creating a service and characteristics.


Is Virtual Reality the Next Major Industry?

Is Virtual Reality the Next Major Industry?

With Holiday 2015 introducing virtual reality headsets to the general public, it's important to have an understanding of the field and why virtual reality is poised to be the next major consumer industry.


News Sep 18, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
How to Communicate with a Custom BLE using an Android App

How to Communicate with a Custom BLE using an Android App

Learn how to communicate with a custom BLE peripheral using an Android device.


Electric Versus Electronic Systems

Electric Versus Electronic Systems

Electronic and electric devices are not synonymous. Here's an overview of the differences between each and why the distinction can be confusing even for professionals.


News Sep 17, 2015 by Trent Ziemer