A brief overview of the different types of lithium batteries, and how to use them effectively in your project.

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Join us at the New England Maker Summit on November 17th for a discussion of makerspaces, education, manufacturing, and how makers are bringing change to Connecticut and beyond.

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These wooden creatures look like they're ready to move.

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Looking for awesome gift recommendations? Explore all of the cool tools, kits, gadgets, and maker-made wares that we're pining after this holiday season.

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Create a cornucopia using math!

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New prototypes from Microsoft show interesting methods of simulating sensory input

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Ben's walkers perform fantastically, and he's sharing the plans for free.

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The Maslow is one of the more unique CNC router we've seen. It uses a couple of bricks and a hanging plotter system.

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Lee David Zlotoff, creator of MacGyver, knows a thing or two about problem solving under pressure and his new book offers insight to the process.

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Even if educators aren't directly referring to the "Maker Mindset" the buzzwords used in schools these days reflect its influence in education.

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If your wig is misshapen or worn incorrectly, it can be more of a distraction than anything else. Follow this guide and you'll be doing the perfect hair flip in no time.

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This past week we released an amazing Humble Bundle deal for Cosplay books, were wowed and relaxed by the sound of Teresa Lamb's knitting.

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Let's take a look at some of the options for storing small parts in the shop.

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Need to create a life-size monster? Want to take your tombstone game to the next level? Need some painting tips? Terra is your scary lady.

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Maker Faire Rome is Europes largest Maker Faire and an amazing showcase that proves that Makers are universal. Day one was education day with hundreds of Roman school children bused to the Faire to learn and experience the potential of making. Roman school children gather around a bionic arm exhibit, […]

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Do you have a spooky project in the works? Share it in our Halloween Contest and you could win prizes and our respect.

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Spookify your Halloween display with the all-seeing spell book from Hocus Pocus.

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Inspired by the buildings and designs of futuristic cities in sci-fi, Marta Ali became an architect and designer to bring creations to life.

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How one YouTuber uses a tripod and a homebrewed camera rig to get overhead camera shots.

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They've seen a lot of changes since they started writing about hacking in the 80s!

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