Destroy Big Tech With a Salvaged Cyberdeck

Since Annike Tan posted her excellent thrifted mermaid cyberdeck, people all over have been excited to own their tech with recycled parts. And though hers might not have been the first soft-case cyberdeck, it’s heartwarming to see people building technology on their own time again, complete with bright 90’s colors and mint tin enclosures.

Go Make a Tyvek Kite!

From Make: magazine: Kites are amazing. Flying a kite isn’t just about watching it soar — it’s about feeling the tug of the wind and being part of the magic. Here’s how to build and fly a lively, no-sew kite using Tyvek fabric and 3D-printed connectors.

Program a Brain on Wheels With SpikerBot

Robots are an exciting way to learn engineering, but writing your first lines of code can drain out the fun. Fortunately, SpikerBot from Backyard Brains makes it incredibly easy to give a robot life-like behaviors, and learn valuable neuroscience while you do.

Upcycle a 3D Printer

From Make: magazine: Another year, another new 3D printer in the workshop. Maybe you got a fancy new one for Christmas or just couldn’t pass up a smoking deal. Now you have an extra printer collecting dust. It’s slow and the print quality is lacking, so what can you do with it? Why not try one of these awesome project ideas and turn your outdated 3D printer into a whole new tool for your collection!

Build a Wa-Style Knife Handle

From Make: magazine: Making a Japanese wa-style octagonal handle as a replacement for an old or worn-out handle, or for a new blade, is a fun project that can change the look and feel of your knife.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 4 pm Pacific

It's craft takeover with a tech twist We're celebrating the fusion of making and traditional crafts: build a glowy mini bag with bargello embroidery, Pixelblaze LEDs, and 3D printing; follow artist Kenny Sing into the world of digitally designed ceramics; forge a knife, sew an inflatable costume, or try yakisugi wood finishing. Plus: 18th-century paper quilling — lit up with LEDs, naturally.

3...2...1...Rocket Launch Season

From the Maker Shed:  Count down, light up, and launch something. From Estes rocket building starter kits to Make: rocketry books we've got everything you need to send something skyward this summer.