Splice Wire to NASA Standards, Remote-Controlled Lawn Mower, and More

The latest news from Make: [Make:] [Raygun] Tuesday August 9, 2016 [This Retro Futuristic Ray Gun Is Upcycled and Awesome] Check out this blaster made from junk and found objects. The biggest challenge for maker Mark Rutley was learning to accurately drill and tap holes in stainless steel and other metal parts. No self-respecting interplanetary home owner should be caught without this ray gun stowed in their rocket ship. [READ MORE] Sponsored by: [GearBeast] [Spliced Wires] [How-To: Splice Wire to NASA Standards] Developed during the heyday of the telegraph, the Lineman's splice is designed for connections that will be under tension. It's a time-proven method, and coolest of all, one of NASA's Required Workmanship Standards. Here's how to solder your own space-worthy wires. [Read More] [RC Lawnmower] [Build a Remote-Controlled Lawnmower] Make: pal Blake Hodgson decided to tele-operate his yard duties by building this RC mower. It's basically the motor and cutting head mechanism from a cheap push mower with a new welded frame around it, scooter motors, and control electronics added. Now get some yard work done! [Read More] [Solar Powered Work Shed] [Upgrading a Basic Shed into a Solar-Powered Workshop] This refurbished shed is completely off the grid thanks to a solar power upgrade. Maker Russell Graves can work in style with air conditioning, insulation, plywood walls, and electricity. Here's how he did it. [Read More] [Sharp Tools] [5 Fantastic Sharpening Tips and Techniques] A sharp edge not only makes the work easier and more precise, it's also safer. Watch any true pro at work and they will almost always take the time to sharpen their tools before they start. Check out some of our favorite tips for keeping your tools sharp. [READ MORE] [Rachel Koukal] [Every Maker Has a Story] Our brand new Maker Spotlight series aims to feature a different maker from our broad and diverse community every day. We launched last week with an intro to [Rachel Koukal], a senior designer at Disney who also has her own line of 3D-printed jewelry. Check [makezine.com] daily to meet a new maker. Want to be featured or know someone you think we should all meet? Drop us a line at [makerspotlight@makermedia.com]. [Read More] [The latest from Make:] [5 Projects Fit for a Pokemon Go Master ➔] From 3D-printed Pokedex battery packs to obstacle avoidance badges, these projects will take your training to new heights. [World Maker Faire Is Almost Here! ➔] Set to take over the New York Hall of Science October 1–2, check out some of the [amazing things] happening at Maker Faire. [Upcoming Maker Faires] » [Sydney Mini Maker Faire] (Ultimo, Australia): Aug 13–14 » [Odessa Mini Maker Faire] (Ukraine): Aug 14 » [Maker Faire Beijing] (China): Aug 19–21 » [Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire] (MI): Aug 20–21 » [Calgary Mini Maker Faire] (Alberta, Canada): Aug 20–21 Find a Maker Faire near you on the [Maker Faire map]. [FIND A FAIRE] Maker Media, Inc | 1160 Battery St. East, Ste 125 | San Francisco, CA 94111 Having trouble viewing this email? [View it online.] If you got this from a friend and would like to sign up, [join us]. This email was sent to: [{EMAIL}]. [Update Preferences] | [Unsubscribe]