Best Gift Ideas for Makers 2021

From beckystern.com 1 year ago in Blogs Videos

It’s that time of the year! Here are my recommendations for the best gifts to get makers in 2021. To keep up with what I’m working on, follow me on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and subscribe to my newsletter. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links. Arduino...

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Appearance on Simple Electronics Podcast

From beckystern.com 1 month ago in Blogs Videos

I appeared on the Simple Electronics Podcast. I had a lovely time chatting with Dan! The post Appearance on Simple Electronics Podcast appeared first on Becky Stern.

Remember the Whee-Lo? Makers Secret Santa 2022

From beckystern.com 3 months ago in Blogs Videos

This year I pulled This Old Tony‘s name for Makers Secret Santa. I was inspired by Tony’s love of benders and bending, and built him a toy from my childhood in the shape of a letter T. It’s got a magnetic spinning...

Best Gift Ideas for Makers 2022

From beckystern.com 4 months ago in Blogs Videos

TS80P USB soldering iron This mini iron is perfect for anyone who solders (or would like to). Don’t worry whether they have a soldering iron already, this portable USB-powered iron makes a great second iron for your favorite maker’s travel...

Embr Wave 2 Teardown

From beckystern.com 4 months ago in Blogs Videos

Today I’m taking a look inside the Embr Wave 2, a wristband that helps with temperature regulation. It’s the only wearable I’ve ever seen with a Peltier cooler in it. Watch the video above to see me try it out, take it...

PS4 Controller Breakout Board

From beckystern.com 7 months ago in Blogs Videos

Here’s how I made a custom replacement circuit board for a PS4 controller. I had been hanging onto a few broken controllers, hoping to turn them into something new. I thought that if I connected to all the switches, I could...

My NYC Workshop Tour (200 ft²)

From beckystern.com 7 months ago in Blogs Videos

This is a tour of my compact New York City studio, which I use for my work as a full-time content creator. I’ll show you how my small space pulls off some big tasks, share with you some of my...

Electro-Etching Brass Plaques

From beckystern.com 8 months ago in Blogs Videos

Here’s an easy method for etching metal with electricity. I wanted to make some brass plaques to commemorate my brother, who passed away recently. Other methods use toxic etchant chemicals, but this method uses salt water. Both methods have pros...

Muse S Meditation Headband Teardown

From beckystern.com 9 months ago in Blogs Videos

Welcome back for another teardown! This time I’m taking apart the Muse S meditation headband. This biofeedback wearable sends sensor data back to the app to help inform the audio experience during its meditation or sleep sessions (iOS/Android). Thanks to...

Portable Soldering Station

From beckystern.com 10 months ago in Blogs Videos

Here’s how to make a portable soldering station with a USB iron and a battery pack. I’ve 3D printed some sides for a plain stand that turns it into a storage box for the soldering iron and solder. The TS80P...

Custom Body Scan Jeans: Unspun Review and Interview with Cofounder Beth Esponette

From beckystern.com 11 months ago in Blogs Videos

This is a bit different than my normal build video, but I’m so interested in the environmental and sociological changes Unspun’s business model has the potential to bring about. Let me know what you think. You can get 20% off...