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Making + Science Take Center Stage In Los Angeles This Weekend

City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire, the largest celebration of science, innovation and creativity and LA County’s Official Science Festival returns Saturday, April 12. The free and family-friendly event will feature special guests, groups and surprises that will transform Exposition Park’s South Lawn on Saturday, April 12th – into a full-day of fun, […]

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It’s National Robotics Week!

In a future time people will work together to build a giant cyborg. Until then, here's a roundup of projects to build for National Robotics Week.

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Squishy Tech: DMX Lighting for Makers

DMX controls are the brains behind big-time performances and events. Set up this professional stage lighting protocol with just an Arduino!

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Celebrating Resilience and DIY Emergency Response at Maker Faire Asheville 2025

In Vol. 82 (2022), long-time Make: contributor Tim Deegan shared an Emergency Prep mini manual that ran with a cover proclaiming We’re All MacGyvers Now, which included an article about the character who has become a verb. Deegan shared prep techniques and posed the obvious hypotheticals of an emergency: How bad will it be? Where […]

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Open Source Hardware Certifications for March 2025

Check out four excellent new open source hardware certifications for March 2025.

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Don Lancaster: The First Digital Maker

Don Lancaster invented a legendary keyboard, and explained the mysteries of logic chips for generations of DIY hobbyists.

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Maker Spotlight: The Whimsical Creations of Maria Venegas

Maria Venegas makes adorable 3D-printed animal nightlights that look hand-carved.

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Bouncing, Slashing, and Battering at alt.ctrl.GDC

alt.ctrl.GDC 2025 featured games with pirate ships, evil corporations, a giant cat butt, and limbs with a mission.

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Open Hardware Summit 2025 Is Headed for Edinburgh

Open Hardware Summit 2025 is May 30th and 31st! Celebrate open source hardware with spectacular speakers, wonderful workshops, and premium performers.

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Remaking History: Humphry Davy and the Arc Light

In 1807, Humphry Davy invented an arc light so bright, it was dangerous to look at for more than a split second. Making your own isn't too much trouble.

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