MAKE Magazine and Instructables.com's Blog, page 236

Edible Innovations: Are Meal Replacements the Future of Food?

Are we reaching a point where eating food in capsules, bars, and shakes is becoming the normal way to go?

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Transform a 25-Watt Semi-Flexible Panel into a Practical Battery Charger

Sunlight may be free, but transforming it into usable electricity is not. Build some small-scale solar power by transforming a 25-watt semi-flexible panel into a practical battery charger.

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Hobby Ergonomics for Painting Miniatures and Other Small Objects

The basics on maintaining good posture and reducing back, neck, and hand fatigue after hours of close-up painting.

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Get to Know Your Fire Extinguisher with This Handy Chart

Did you know that you can buy more than one type of fire extinguisher? Take a moment to familiarize yourself with each of their individual uses.

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Maker Pro News: How DIY Entrepreneurs Share Knowledge and Resources

This past week, maker professionals were all about hardware, environmental awareness, and new ways to fabricate.

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Weekend Watch: Erin Kennedy’s Robot Mission

RobotGrrl is a robot missionary, intent on helping to understand and improve the environment through robotics.

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Tips of the Week: FaceTime Helpers, Opening a Box (DiResta-Style), Going for Read, Not Reality

Here is your weekly dose of inspired tips from top makers.

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This Unique Take on LED Cubes Uses Glass

LED cubes, while fascinating, aren't particularly new. We've seen quite a few of them. However, this one, made by Instructibles user mosivers, adds a new twist.

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How to Upgrade Your Florescent Shop Lights to LED

Chris Notap changes the T8 florescent lights in his shop to LED bulbs.

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Add Some Flair To Your Veneer Repair

A quick and simple repair using iron-on strips of wood

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