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August 5, 2021
A Better Way To Teach Geometry Using 3D Models

Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron, authors of Make: Geometry, explain how to use 3D models to teach geometry, which can help students visualize and grasp the basic shapes. Joan describes herself as a recovering rocket scientist who worked at JPL. Rich was an early RepRap 3D printer enthusiast. Together they have created a practical, hands-on approach to teaching geometry. Make: Books editor, Patrick DiJusto talks to Joan and Rich.
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Unnecessary Invention: Junk Mail Shredder (And a Surprise Make: Cameo)

This junkmail shredder that mounts adjacent to your mailbox.
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August 4, 2021
Maker Spotlight: Whitney Knitter of Knitronics

Meet Whitney, an FPGA Guru
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August 3, 2021
Meet the Duo Behind Online Robotics Education Platform CodeJoy

Meet the team behind the streaming robotics-education platform, CodeJoy
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August 2, 2021
“History-making” Maker Camp in San Anselmo

Celeste and Daniel Ezell are educators who have been organizing Maker Camp for youth in San Anselmo, California for every year that Maker Camp has existed. They began as tutors, operating out of a small space in town. Parents as well as local schools requested that they create new programs. “We began organizing after school […]
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Tracking The NYC Subway Using FPGAs

Using tech to do the important things, like avoid waiting around a subway station for 20 minutes
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July 30, 2021
Turn Your Pet Into A Loki Variant With This Quick Tutorial

This template will help you make Loki's crown, fit for a pet! Perfect for your little loki variant
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July 29, 2021
Acrylic Tips And Tricks For Designers, Architects, & Makers

Learn tips and tricks for working with acrylic from beginner to advanced
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July 27, 2021
The 5% Solution for “Right to Start”

Victor Hwang is the Founder and CEO of Right to Start, which is organizing a movement that seeks to open doors for more people to become entrepreneurs and create an ecosystem in America that supports entrepreneurial activity. After many years leading entrepreneurship efforts at the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Victor started his own organization […]
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Maker Classes in August: All Things 3D Printing, Robotics, and Games!

Looking to escape the heat? Stay cool with Maker Campus as makers dive into Arduinos, 3D print the latest fashions, create games for those thundering summer nights, and more! Beginning 3D Printing For Educators – July 31st / MAKE: Geometry – Getting Started! – August 14th $20 Has your school, library, or museum recently purchased […]
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