Kind of. Text-to-3D-model generators are here, but not optimized for printing

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https://makezine.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/can-i-use-ai-to-make-models-for-3d-printing/

We got to check out this unassuming little machine. the coast runner really has guts and the price isn't too bad either.

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https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/review-coast-runner-desktop-cnc-mill/

Note: this machine is a kickstarter. Keep in mind that Kickstarter is not a marketplace with any kind of guarantee. Please do your own research into how often hardware kickstarters succeed or fail before opting to support a campaign. Manufacturer: My Yard Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/formart/formart-s-industrial-grade-vacuum-former-built-for-desktops Price: $1,299 specs: Unboxing and setup Much like the older bigger [&]

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https://makezine.com/article/workshop/review-formart-s-desktop-vaccum-former/

Join us for a live broadcast or if you're a member, join the chat and after party!

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From Make: Vol. 87: New evolutions in dev boards make this a metamorphic period for Makers.

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https://makezine.com/article/technology/boards-guide-2024-boards-are-back/

Particle's new M-series of wireless solutions feature Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRaWAN, and satellite on a single board.

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https://makezine.com/article/technology/iot/particles-new-m-series-connects-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/

Over the years I’ve designed many electronic circuits that transform steady (DC) or modulated (AC) beams of light into sound. These circuits have many applications, some of which are described here.

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https://makezine.com/projects/amateur-scientist-listening-to-light/

These Open Source Hardware projects gained certification in December of 2023 and January of 2024

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https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/open-source-hardware-certifications-december-and-january/

Meet Chloe and Aimee, the creative force behind ChloeSaurusCrafts!

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https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/meet-the-maker-chloe-and-aimee-palmer-of-chloesauruscrafts/

Knife throwing is both an art and a skill thats difficult to master. It takes both hand-eye coordination and just the right spin to embed the knife into a target, and the longer the distance, the more power and spin are needed. While movies make it look easy, in reality, its a difficult concept, but [&]

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https://makezine.com/article/technology/robotics/this-knife-throwing-machine-guarantees-a-bullseye/

There have been so many great companion bot ideas brought to kickstarter. Lets check some out!

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https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/kickstarter-companion-bots-past-and-present/

Make soft touch
pads and panels in
conductive fabric to
control wearables,
LEDs, and more

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https://makezine.com/projects/the-soft-matrix/

Surely you’ve been there: you need to capture serial output from a microcontroller or other device, so you reach for a PL2303 or CP210x or FT232RL-based USB-to-TTL serial cable (if you can remember where you put the damn thing after you last used it!) and…realize you don’t have the drivers installed on the computer you [&]

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https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/smarter-serial-communications-with-wiser/

This fairly simple device allows for smooth switching of colors while spray painting

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https://makezine.com/article/craft/fine-art/many-colors-one-spray-paint-can/

deceptively simple, this sand machine makes you part of the art

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https://makezine.com/article/craft/fine-art/this-mesmerizing-moving-art-piece-is-powered-purely-by-sand/

upgrade your hand engraver with a solenoid system for a modern take on a classic craft

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https://makezine.com/article/workshop/metalworking/modernizing-the-craft-of-hand-engraving/

“Guerrilla projection, pioneered by artists and advertisers, has been increasingly embraced by activists in recent years as a new medium for delivering messages. The advantages are obvious: With a single high-powered projector, you can turn the side of a building into a huge advertisement for your cause, plastering your message on a spot that would [&]

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https://makezine.com/projects/diy-graffiti-projector/

Build your first AI project using a micro:bit board and Google's Teachable Machine

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https://makezine.com/projects/anyone-can-use-ai/

Join our live stream on February 8th, to see an incredible fashion show full of tech and wonder.

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These cosplay versions of the iconic mantis blades are quick, snappy, and stunning

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https://makezine.com/article/craft/cosplay-props/bringing-cyberpunk-2077s-mantis-blades-to-life/