Mark Making Things
Wolverine Halloween Costume
2024-11-01
Hot on the heals of one of the most popular movies of the year comes Halloween. A wolverine costume seemed like just what was needed.
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Christmas Eve Kid Trap
2023-12-20
Christmas Day is every bit as magical for the parents as it is the kids. Our kids are not allowed downstairs on Christmas morning until we are ready to go down with them. For years we've setup 'traps' for them - aluminum foil on the stairs, string attached to bells. This year, I stepped things up with an Arduino powered electronic trip wire.
Christmas Lamp Post
2023-12-11
This is a simple & easy Christmas decoration that is easy to build & assemble, complexly customizable & looks great inside or out.
Halloween Witches Cauldron
2023-11-06
Witches standing over a cauldron may be one of the most iconic scenes when we think of Halloween. We use a bucket, cardboard, scrap wood and off the shelf LEDs & an ultrasonic mister to make this build.
Giant Nutcracker
2022-12-13
For years now, our friends up the street have been gifting my wife bottle of wine each Christmas, except in the wine bag, its a Nutcracker. They creep her out, and revenge has been coming for a while now. So we designed the ugliest nutcracker we could, and made it 6ft tall.
Christmas Tree LED Advent Calendar
2022-12-02
I wanted to make this for last Christmas, but I knew I wouldn't have enough time to make it. This year I planned ahead & now we have this great LED Christmas Tree Advent Calendar.
Simple DIY Arduino Clock
2022-11-09
Today we spend an hour making a simple clock, using an Arduino Nano, and a few cheap & simple components.
Halloween Monster-in-a-box Spooky Box Prop
2022-11-04
A spooky monster-in-a-box self opening prop for Halloween, complete with mist for an extra-spooky effect!
Laptop Stand
2022-10-12
Over two and a half years ago, like many people, we suddenly had to work from home. And I know I'm not the only one who sat their laptop on an Amazon box for the ergonomics. I finally ditched the cardboard box and made a stand out of scraps.
DIY LED Pac-Man Display Sign Tutorial
2022-09-20
Looking to add some retro flair to your arcade setup? Dive into the world of DIY with our step-by-step guide to crafting an eye-catching LED Pac-Man display sign. Whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or a newcomer to the maker scene, this project promises to level up your gaming space with a touch of nostalgia.