Reusing isn’t new, but items deliberately made from reclaimed materials have become statement pieces. The “upcycling” movement and rising interest in eco-conscious wares has given value to the valueless. Decrepit and dangerous barns once left to decompose are now painstakingly picked for profit. Even shipping pallets have earned a place […]

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In principle there seems to be a vast difference between woodworking and 3D modeling. Woodworking uses manual tools and natural materials to create physical items that you can touch, feel, and use; 3D modeling uses computers and screens to make virtual designs that only exist in the digital realm. They […]

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Digital fabrication is preparing makers for engaging, well-paying careers today and into tomorrow.

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This week is absolutely stuffed with great classes you can take, and learn some new skills. From creating puppets from scratch to coding fascinating graphics in python, theres got to be something that tickle your fancy! Graphics Using Python Software Learn to use Python software to make simple graphics! Python […]

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Odd Jayy wanted a friend so he built a robot — and in doing so, he discovered his community.

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Build a fun robot monkey you can customize, wear with you on adventures, or use as an avatar

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Escape from it all in this lightweight, foldable boat made of ordinary corrugated plastic

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One of the most wonderful parts of open source hardware is seeing all the variations and permutations that spring to life around a central idea. In this case the idea is the belt printer, and this latest variation is adorably tiny. Built by Aidil Jazmi, this little print factory […]

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Cooped up by Covid-19, makers are sharing fun and functional fixes that you can make, too

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written by Tom Wolfe, "The Tinkerings of Bob Noyce: How the Sun Rose on Silicon Valley,"  is one of my favorite articles about the development of a person we'd say now was a maker and who figured out how to use transistors and manufacture them at scale.

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How we converted a Jet metal lathe to CNC using free LinuxCNC software — and a few hardware misfires

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Software engineer Jason Coon is delighting the Internet with his slate beverage coasters designed like classic computer chips.

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We have so many exciting opportunities to learn coming up on MakerCampus! I just keep getting surprised by the cool stuff available. This week, being the lead up to Valentine’s Day, has an especially interesting class that is sure to bring a smile to someone’s valentine. Introducci'on al dise~no de […]

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Here’s a look at the first month of 2021 in Open Source Hardware! In January we had 139 pieces of hardware certified as open source, 119 of those were from SparkFun Electronics. A total of 9 different countries were represented in this month’s certifications. Categories represented were Electronics, Wearables, IOT, […]

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Build a real location clock that knows and shows where your family and friends are

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Build a smart octopus drumbot that listens, learns, and plays along with you

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MakerCampus is growing quickly and the classes we are lining up are very exciting. We’ve got something for everyone! This week you can learn the principles of engineering by constructing fantastic paper structures. You could also learn about software defined radio in a class that is quickly becoming one of […]

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We wanted to give Jayy a peek at his magazine profile before the rest of the world got to see it. And then we surprised him with one more thing.

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Our current framework for multiple-choice standardized testing is about 20 years old, dating back to legislation signed by President Bush called No Child Left Behind. The name has changed but testing still rules, although it has been disrupted by COVID-19. In this conversation with educators, Pam Moran and Ira Socol, co-authors with Timeless Learning with Chad Ratliff, we discuss how our education system responded to COVID-19 and how students have responded by turning off their cameras. Can we imagine a future where instead of multiple choice tests, schools offer students multiple and different ways to learn?

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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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