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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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Arduino Days Are Back for 2025

Arduino Days are back once again for 2025! Celebrate 20 years of everyone’s favorite dev board.

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The Creative Potential For AI in Education

In this episode of Make:cast, Dale Dougherty is joined by Ken Kahn, author of 'The Learner's Apprentice: AI and the Amplification of Human Creativity,' and Sylvia Martinez, co-author of 'Invent to Learn.' Ken discusses his experience in AI from his high school days to MIT's AI Lab and his journey into integrating AI into children's programming tools. Sylvia sheds light on the importance of empowering children with modern tools and technology. The discussion centers on creative uses of AI in education, including creating web apps and historical dialogues using chatbots, personalized learning, and the impact of AI in the classroom. This insightful conversation aims to inspire educators, parents, and students to adopt AI creatively and constructively.

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Best Burn for Your Buck — LightBurn Pro Tips

If you're wondering how to speed up your laser cutting, these LightBurn tips can help you optimize for faster cutting, engraving, and assembly.

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There U Glow Proves You Can Do Tech

There U Glow is a rare women, trans, femme & queer technical educational space, enticing folks through the magic of glowing LED lights.

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3.14 Tasty Projects to Celebrate Pi Day 2025

It's Pi Day 2025, and we can't wait to celebrate with exactly 3.14 wonderful pi-related projects.

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Do You Want To Be a Make: Ambassador?

The maker movement is more than just a trend; it’s proved a powerful and permanent force for good for the last twenty years.

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Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Bubble Plane

Here’s a super simple toy: a plastic bubble tip for a paper airplane. Dip it in bubble solution and leave a puff of bubbles as the plane darts away!

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Open Source Hardware Certifications for February 2025

February added boards for bikes, the Apisuru beehive frame, and a LAN tap throwing-star to OSHWA's certifications.

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