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February 13, 2019
Glow-In-The-Dark Robot Plot Clock
Build a cute robot arm to draw the current time in luminescent numerals
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February 12, 2019
Remaking History: James Watt and the Flyball Governor
In 1764, scotsman James Watt grew thoughtful as he tinkered with the machinery associated with his job as a steam engine technician. The main problem with those early steam engines, called Newcomen engines, was that they were terribly inefficient. They were a step up from draft horses, but Newcomen engines […]
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February 11, 2019
Dad Builds Incredible Low Rider Pedal Car For Daughter
When Tijuana Rick found out he was going to have a daughter, he started brainstorming projects he could do. Would he remodel a baby room? Build a crib? Construct a custom low-rider power wheels with functioning faux hydraulics? I think we all know where he landed on that one. The […]
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February 8, 2019
Watch These Makers Transform a Wheelchair into an Interactive Bumblebee Costume
Central Florida Maker groups use their diverse skills to create an interactive Bumblebee costume in only 3 weeks for a Magic Wheelchair recipient.
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How To Make A Custom Lexan Valentine’s Heart
What better way to celebrate valentine’s day than with a custom piece of art? Makershare user Mark Langford shares with us how he created this floating valentine’s day heart out of Lexan using lasers. You can download all the files to make your own, and Mark even shows where you […]
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February 7, 2019
Build A Water Quality Tester You Can Hear
Can you be electrocuted in the bathtub? Sure — but only because the water’s not pure. Many people don’t realize that absolutely pure water doesn’t conduct electricity. This is because the hydrogen and oxygen atoms don’t have free electrons. In a typical domestic water supply, it’s the impurities such as […]
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February 6, 2019
Document Your DNA With A Raspberry Pi Gel Imager
Capture your bio-experiments with a Raspberry Pi gel imager
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February 5, 2019
Call For Makers: Maker Faire Bay Area Needs You
Our yearly call for makers is now open! This is your chance to have your project considered for display at the Bay Area Maker Faire coming up in May. You have to apply because there are just so many incredible projects and makers, and unfortunately there’s not enough space to have […]
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Third Annual Maker Faire Kuwait Gains Momentum
Held at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds for five days, this year's Maker Faire Kuwait promises to be even bigger and more dynamic than years past.
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Experimenting with Smart Infill for Stronger 3D Prints
There seem to be a never ending supply of inventive ways that home experimenters are forwarding 3d printing. Stefan from CNC Kitchen on Youtube is showing off some really cool experimentation in this video that take advantage of easy to use physical simulation software to create infills for your 3d […]
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