It's not truly winter until the first snowball flies. Arm yourself against your attackers with an automatic snowball launcher.

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Airigami reaches out to YMCAs to teach STEM using balloons and build massive balloon sculptures.

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In this episode of Diresta, Jimmy gets ready for Valentine's Day with this simply made heart shaped box of Paduck wood.

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Good design can be as straightforward as adding a simple detail to a simple construction, such as this TV console with cleverly shaped slats.

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Adam created a mobile fish tank, called the Abovemarine, to free his betta fish from his stationary abode.

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How to create a self-feeding campfire that can burn throughout the night

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My projects are pretty sloppy sometimes. Here's why I'm OK with that.

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Make your own vacuum pump for less than $25.

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Riding your bike on winter roads can be tough sometimes. Riding your bike through a virtual reality is easier and surprisingly affordable!

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We built the toaster from the famous screensaver, complete with little flapping wings!

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Adam Savage gets a lesson from the experts in how to build a puppet.

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For an easy welding project, weld two salt shakers to make a sleek hourglass.

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Is 3D printing technology now reliable enough to print a sophisticated watch?

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Constant drops and outages with your broadband connection can drive you to frustration, but you can use the Raspberry Pi, and a little bit of command line scripting to monitor it.

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A DIY rolling whiteboard is a must have for the next brainstorm session at your local Makerspace.

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This tiny EPROM robot sculpture will shock you!

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Make this modern wooden chair with just a few simple materials and steps.

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An inspiring mini-documentary about a German scientist turned interactive sound art pioneer

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Design a simple birdhouse using Autodesk 123D.

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3D printing with multiple materials? Want to turn your 3D designs into flat patterns? Then you'll be as excited as we were for Meshmixer 3.

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