Patrick Buckley had an idea. After hearing about the launch of the iPad in 2010, the mechanical engineering graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) wanted to construct a case ...

The 2×4 Contest at my local hackerspace captured my interest. The challenge was to build something cool out of a single eight-foot 2×4 with the winner getting free wood storage in the space. I had ...

Starting up a new hackerspace from the ground up is a daunting task. Before you even think about the fun stuff like tools and a space, you’ve got a ton of social engineering to do. Finding like-minded ...

As information becomes more digital, public libraries are striving to redefine their roles. A small number are working to create "hackerspaces," where do-it-yourselfers share sophisticated tools and ...

I had the good fortune to be able to attend Maker Faire North Carolina this weekend in Raleigh, N.C. Maker Faires are amazing events that bring together representatives from all parts of the Maker ...

If you're a DIYer or tinkerer and are unfamiliar with the term hackerspace, then author (and GeekDad contributor) John Baichtal has just the book for you. The flip side of that is, if you already are ...

When the humble garage workshop just isn't enough, or basement tinkerers tire of trying to go it alone, some turn to 'hackerspaces,' organizations that provide space, tools, and like-minded colleagues ...

A new breed of tech-savvy people from 10Bitworks, San Antonio's first hackerspace community, is giving South San Antonio a hands-on approach to high-tech ideas. 10Bitworks, the new haven for tech ...

As information becomes more digital, public libraries are striving to redefine their roles. A small number are working to create "hackerspaces," where do-it-yourselfers share sophisticated tools and ...