Recycling political campaign yard signs into a micro camper/micro shelter.

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This past week we learned more about the history of capacitors, announced an upcoming DiResta livestream on our twitch, and were propane pyros.

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When he's not serving his country Mike Merzke likes to work in his woodshop, blogging and filming his progress.

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Teach your kids a healthy respect for combustion and fire with these awesome matchstick rockets.

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After a long day of working on the homestead, nothing beats a warm soak in a rustic cedar hot tub that was built for under $1000.

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This ghostly-looking motorcycle was meticulously designed and carefully constructed... Oh, and it is entirely 3D printed!

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Don't get bogged down in details, just get started. Here is a basic walk-through of Fusion 360 so you can get started today.

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Enthused maker marks his 30th birthday by holding a funeral for his 20s and burning a cardboard viking ship.

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Join us on Tuesday, July 19, at 11am PT, as we kick off our new “Meet the Maker” biweekly video series, live-streamed on Twitch.

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That's not a wood grain... that's layers and layers of Popsicle sticks! Take a look at this Georgian-style clock made from popsicle sticks.

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"Why worry? Each of us is wearing an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back." That could be you with this DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack!

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Anubha Sacheti talks to us about her experiences on America's Greatest Makers, working in a makerspace, and creating Grush.

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More homemade tool fun with a clever set of wooden shop calipers.

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How did a traditional gaming software company end up creating arguably the most cutting-edge VR hardware on the market, the HTC Vive?

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The post An Open Valve: How a Modding Community Shaped the Future of Virtual Reality appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

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Volt is a companion robot created by Ray Rumore (with some help from dad). He was inspired by science fiction robots.

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Using a length of rope encoded with black bars, this artist created a unique time piece that winds through each minute.

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Have an idea for a 3D printed device to help those with limited hand mobility? Join this contest to share your idea with those who need it.

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The post This 3D Printing Contest Wants You to Design the Next Accessibility Device appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

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Watch La Machine's incredible performance of their Grande Araign'ee, or Giant Spider, in Nantes this past weekend.

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Caroline Milne has created a series of knitting-based sculptures using a decidedly non-knitting material: glass!

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Learn the basics of using propane safely to start incorporating fire effects into your projects.

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