This Raspberry Pi-powered desktop arcade game is fantastically retro and beautifully built.

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The second annual Maker Faire Milwaukee takes place this weekend, September 26 and 27, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Come join the fun!

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This bow tie is a super fun and quick way to add some Maker flair to any outfit or costume.

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Microsoft and Adafruit announced the release of a starter kit that will help get users started with Windows 10 IoT Core and Raspberry Pi 2.

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The $9 CHIP computer is shipping. According to CEO Dave Rauchwerk, single units will go out to early backers in 5 to 9 days.

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In this video you can see me using steel bricks and metal scraps to make a 3-key star key locket.

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Dremel is targeting its 3D printer to teachers right down to providing professionally developed lesson plans.

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Printrbot's new CNC router revolutionizes CNC by making your material the table — a small machine with huge capabilities at a fraction of the cost.

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Steam Factory is a brand new Makerspace in Oakland, California, that pairs creative professionals with kids and encourages them to learn from failures.

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It's likely you've heard of the Strandbeests — or at least seen the crawling, leggy, wind-powered mechanical figures around the web. But you still probably haven't heard their whole backstory.

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Glowforge's new 3D laser cutter becomes available for pre-orders starting today at MakerCon in New York City.

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If you have some old controllers lying around, let these Nintendo controller mods act as inspiration for bringing your gaming up to snuff.

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This whiteboard drawbot uses its tiny adorable arms to draw the time every 5 minutes.

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The second annual Maker Faire Lisbon was this past weekend, and we had so much fun digging into all the hands-on exhibits from hi-tech to lo-tech.

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For Halloween this year I'm making giant spider webs to decorate outside my house. These are easy to make, and all you need is a roll of shrink wrap.

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Before you jump into building your own teardrop camper, check out these examples for inspiration.

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Building your own clock is practically a rite of passage as a Maker. 3D-print this Arduino-based desktop clock with a jumbo seven-segment LED display that glows from within.

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Maker Faire is so much fun and with a few precautions you can avoid any kind of setback. Here is a list of must-haves for your Maker Faire Survival kit. Maker Faire rocks, and being prepared can keep it that way!

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After a troublesome few months, Quirky has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy

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A member of Turners Without Borders brings his human-powered lathe to the Caribbean.

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