There are so many of us who are drawn into the world of Raspberry Pis and similar tiny cheap computers by the shear potential that they hold. The thoughts of having this tiny dirt cheap system that could be ANYTHING! And many of us found that we really werent that […]

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We just love a good community project that brings people together. This one was thought up by Catlan the Cat, who you might recall from her Maker Spotlight. Her idea was simple. She was going to publish dimensions of a single link in a chain, to be turned from wood. […]

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As the process of re-opening offices and stores in local communities, makerspaces are beginning to re-open as well. This week’s Plan C Live program looks at the challenges and strategies for re-opening community makerspaces to members and the public. Certainly, new safety protocols are needed but is it also time […]

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We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever deliver. Cool Crowdfunding is our […]

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May was quite a month for open hardware certifications; multiple open hardware friendly companies are now certifying their entire product lines. This month alone Adafruit, Watterott, and Olimex all have added multiple products. I did a quick check of the number of certifications in 2020. In January only 25 projects […]

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Taking to the streets in peaceful protest is a sacred right of all Americans, enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Here’s how to make what you need for safe, peaceful, and effective protest. This list is just a start. Stay healthy out there! SIGNS, BANNERS, EFFIGIES, PERFORMANCE Making […]

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Prepare for solar eruptions and nuclear weapons with a DIY Faraday pouch to shield electronic gear.

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As an adolescent in the mid-80s, I got a see-through Swatch watch (with translucent green trimming) that showed the internal structures and the gears in motion. It was my favorite, and ever since then Ive been a big fan of clear casings on electronics. I often wonder why theyre not […]

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This week’s Plan C Live program looks at how more people are fixing things themselves or with help from others. The pandemic (and accompanying recession) has increased the need to be able to repair household items and replace components or upgrade devices. The Internet, of course, has a wealth of […]

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With touch screens getting more and more prevalent, were seeing more experimentation with haptics. Being able to feel something other than just the smooth glass surface can be incredibly advantageous. Have you been in a car with a touch screen radio system? If so youll know the frustration. Tanvas is […]

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Emboss your breakfast like a boss!

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Fold and fly the Guinness-record glider “Suzanne”

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Join Mike Senese, executive editor of Make: Magazine and Alexandre Rousselet, coordinator of regional FabLabs across France, to talk with some of the central activators, innovators, and organizers of the open source and maker response to COVID-19 in France. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DPjZA1sKQlaYjhXdLQobhw Time: Jun 11, 2020 09:30 AM in Pacific Time […]

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THE DO-IT-ALL DYNAMO SHARES HER ORIGINS AND APPROACH TO A PROJECT

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The Ringo MakerPhone by Circuitmess is a pretty interesting kit. The concept of making your own phone has been visited a few times, but I feel theyve got an interesting approach. Youre basically making something that feels like an old Nintendo Gameboy, that can also make calls The kit comes […]

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NOMCON 2020 will span across four days and feature over 60 online sessions on the Zoom platform, including keynotes, exhibitors, panels, interactive workshops, fireside chats, hallway conversations, and cocktail hours with some of the maker movements most influential leaders. Here are just a few of our sessions: Sustainability From The […]

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In solidarity with the Black community and with respect for and in light of the murders of countless African-Americans including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Sean Reed, and Ahmaud Arbery, Nation of Makers and Make: Community are participating in The Show Must Be Paused on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 as a […]

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When I was last at Maker Faire Rome, I saw this really cool machine that was cutting foam boards with precision. I really liked how it gave another method of working with easily sourced materials very quickly and easily, so I kept an eye on them. Theyre now ready to […]

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Date: May 28 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET Register join the live Zoom session. You can also just tune into our youtube channel to watch the panel live when it happens. This week’s Plan C Live program features PRINTtoPROTECT, a grassroots effort of local makers working with community partners […]

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Creality is currently running a kickstarter for their latest printer, the CR 6-SE. This machine is a solid upgrade from some of their previous models, bringing some modern features such as power failure resume and auto bed leveling to the table. Watch the video to see it in action and […]

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