MAKE Magazine and Instructables.com's Blog, page 185
February 21, 2019
How a Young Maker Helped Make Barbie More Inclusive
At 13, Jordan Reeves’ Maker cred is already impressive. She created her own 3D-printed, unicorn horn-shaped, glitter-shooting prosthetic that fits her left arm, which ends just above the elbow. Her Unicorn Project inspired Jordan and her mom Jen to start a non-profit, Born Just Right, to help other kids with […]
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February 20, 2019
Leadership and Maker Learning: A Conversation With Pam Moran and Ira Socol
We spoke with two giants in maker learning and progressive education: Dr. Pam Moran and Ira Socol about what it takes to bring making into the school curriculum.
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Leadership and Maker Learning: A Conversation With Pam Moran and Ira Socal
We spoke with two giants in maker learning and progressive education: Dr. Pam Moran and Ira Socal about what it takes to bring making into the school curriculum.
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E3D Launches New 3D Printing Slicer
In the world of 3D printing, slicers – the software that rips your models into layers and tells your printer how to lay them – are a hot topic. Gurus will contest not only their optimal settings but the pros and cons of how each individual slicer approaches those tasks. […]
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February 19, 2019
Get More Projects Done With These 3 Tips
The tech world needs creative risk takers like makers. A lot of companies don’t know how to develop the mindset of “I’ll try it” in their people. That’s what innovation is really. All the maker movement is doing is helping people develop their own sense of experimentation. —Dale Dougherty, founder […]
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February 18, 2019
Arduino v Raspberry Pi: Battle of the eTitans
The annual Humble deal featuring our amazing collection of Arduino and Raspberry Pi ebooks is upon us once again, running from today through Monday, March 4. You can snap up over $300 of Make:’s best wisdom on the subject of microcontrollers for as little as $15. It’s emphatically in your […]
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February 15, 2019
Cool Crowdfunding: Wooden Globes, Expressive Robots, And Learning
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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Clever Crafter Constructs Canine Caressing Contraption
Cogs and gears are fascinating bits to play with as a maker. So many of us explore and tinker with the mesmerizing movement of these simple machines. Matt Thompson of Thompson Woodworking was exploring just how easy these things were to create when his canine companion Bonnie came up […]
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February 14, 2019
Build, Hack, and Deploy Detectors to Measure Solar UV Radiation
Sunlight is essential for our survival, but too much of a good thing can sometimes be harmful. That certainly applies to the invisible ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths of sunlight, for too much exposure to UV can cause sunburn and even skin cancer. Yet, moderate exposure is important, for both mammals […]
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February 13, 2019
Join Our Free Learning Event To Get Started With VR In Unity
Join us on February 21st for this free learning event. Dive into virtual reality creation with host Sky Rolnick and learn how to bring virtual worlds to life. You only need a free membership, and spots for the live viewing are limited, so sign up quick! Don’t worry though, if […]
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