Take a little video tour of last weekend's National Maker Faire.

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The BOSEbuild Bluetooth Speaker, designed with makers in mind, is meant to be modified and customized.

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There's a wide variety of LEDs on the market, in different shapes and sizes. Choose your LED with these things in mind.

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This rocket launcher is portable, rechargeable, powerful, and awesome looking! Watch as it launches rockets 300 feet away.

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In a tough gig economy, being trained on the latest tools and having a wide range of skills can make all the difference when job hunting.

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Build the “PinSim” cabinet controller and play VR pinball with real flipper buttons and an accelerometer-based nudge system!

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Build a carnival-midway strength tester game using strain gauges and a comparator chip

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Build a (pretend) bedtime scanner to repel creepy critters — so easy a kid can operate it.

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Inspired by a Make: article, here’s a hand-cranked classroom science project that’s also a lot of fun.

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Use moldable plastic to create great new practical jokes!

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Use the new Pi 3 to make a touchscreen photo booth that instantly uploads to Google Photos!

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Use a servo to flick a light switch mechanically — without ever touching 110V power — with this Wi-Fi “Turner Onner”

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Those moments you spend with your kids making things will likely be some of your most cherished.

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This past week we took a look at Valve's VR prototypes, learned how to make a super small spy bug, and got word of possible drone regulations

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There are still a few days left to submit your application to exhibit as a maker at the largest show and tell in Europe. The fourth annual Maker Faire Rome takes place October 14–16 at the Fiera di Roma, and if youre a maker, you absolutely cant afford to miss […]

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Mikaela Holmes improvises a sweet Ant Man helmet using trash and found objects.

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The Von Thompsons are living a charmed life in Washington in their converted school bus tiny home. See how they make small living spaces.

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In this week's episode of DiResta, Jimmy makes a simple row of hooks to store keys or wrenches.

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Adding an NFC unlocker to your car allows you to open your vehicle with your phone, or an NFC ring.

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Currently, the only way to assess avalanche danger is to hike up a snowy mountain and look at the conditions in person. Robots would be better.

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