Wanted: Version Control for Stuff
Desktop manufacturing tools like 3-D printers have spawned a new community of amateur makers who'd like to build upon each other's ideas. But, co-creating actual stuff is harder than it sounds. Why?...
View ArticleGitHub Codes Up Computer-Less 3-D Printer Software
GitHub, the popular and well funded version control company, is entering the 3-D printing market. Their new software, called "Make Me" allows users to push files to the MakerBot via HTTP and monitor...
View ArticleUntether Your 3-D Printer With a $35 Raspberry Pi
While most people still have trouble setting up an inkjet printer on a wireless network, a group of intrepid IT hackers are making big strides with far more advanced machines, using the tiny Raspberry...
View ArticleThe GitHub Generation: Why We’re All in Open Source Now
GitHub was intended to be an open software collaboration platform, but it’s become a platform for much, much more than code. It’s now being used by artists, builders, home owners, everyone in between,...
View ArticleInfographic: Watch a City’s Pulse in Real-Time
A new way of collecting data allows a duo of creative coders to archive transit information and update the map every hour, creating a handy tool for trend spotting and comparing traffic.
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