When a Make: reader asked how to help his hometown of New York City fight Covid-19, we connected him with NYCMakesPPE.com, a coalition of New York makerspaces and fabrication shops who are cranking out face shields and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for their citys beleaguered health workers. If youve […]

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this little print, can save someone a lot of time in sewing a mask

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30 projects, 30 ways to distract you.

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KiCad Services needs your help transferring the schematics of the newly opened ventilator into a modern, usable, open format.

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In this article we will take the first step towards developing an intelligent system aimed at monitoring and controlling soil moisture in plants and plantations.

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A simple Raspberry Pi project to fight the Cabin Fever

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The CDC has a guide of 36 facial hairstyle options that shows which are suitable for face mask use, and which aren't.

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If Plan A is the government and Plan B is industry, then Plan C is for civic action. Here are the people taking the lead to make a difference in the face of Covid-19

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With innovators and makers all over rising up to help combat Covid-19, we've organized a list of the viable projects and endeavors that you can help do and create yourself.

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Find the pattern here, for 2 different sizes. Below are the instructions for this mask from Freesewing.org. While this mask is immediately relevant to the Covid-19 pandemic, Freesewing.org shares files and patterns of all types. Go check them out. materials: About 15 cm (6”) of a suitable fabric (see […]

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[Editors note: As the worlds events surrounding Covid-19 continue to unfold, Make: is providing its platform to community members to discuss projects and undertakings in this space. This column comes from Tikkun Olam Makers founder Gidi Grinstein. Have something to contribute? Email dale@make.co) The Corona tsunami is coming and it […]

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Master this stylish joinery technique with a simple-to-make table saw jig

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using embroidery to construct frames of an animation

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When I think of Get Hands Dirty I tend to have visions of crisp clean lines and smart modern design. As you browse around Cristiana Felgueiras youtube channel, youll see why. She has a complex mix of simplicity and aesthetic concern in her builds that is always pleasing to witness. […]

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A grassroots uprising of makers, engineers and others are creating a backup plan for the backup plan for COVID-19. This is about the people and projects of Plan C from Maker Space. In the face of COVID-19, shortages of medical equipment, such as ventilators for patients, and protective gear for […]

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Store and grocery shelves might be lightly stocked at the moment, but there are often DIY alternatives for the missing necessities. Here are things to make and do to help keep yourself going as we shelter in place.  Kitchen Yeast: In stores and online, its become hard to find bread […]

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We are so excited to announce that MakerCamp 2020 is live! You can now go to makercamp.com and find a variety of resources to learn, get inspired, and hone your skills. Everyone can join, no matter where they live, because Maker Camp is online, and it’s free! Since it started […]

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For the masses of makers that are eager to help in these times of need, it turns out your needle and thread may be as strong or stronger of an ally than your filament and extruder. Hospitals all over are running short on personal protective equipment and especially face masks. […]

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and a few very important notes about where 3dprinting is helpful, and where it is not

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